Aaron Paul recalls last meeting with ‘Breaking Bad’ co-star RJ Mitte before his death
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA: Aaron Paul has recalled his last meeting with the late RJ Mitte, who died on October 12 at the age of 34. The 'Breaking Bad' actor, who had cerebral palsy, was also known for his disability rights advocacy.
In a social media post, Paul shared an old video of Mitte speaking about mental health and mourned the loss of his co-star. He called Mitte an "inspiration" and reflected on his kindness, strength and the challenges he faced throughout his life.
Aaron Paul recalls RJ Mitte's confidence and strength
The 47-year-old actor wrote, “You have always been an inspiration for so many. I am so sorry you were hurting my friend. I wish we knew. You constantly had a smile on your face and you took every single challenge that was given to you with such confidence and grace.”
Recalling their last meeting, Paul stated that he kept calling Mitte “Superman” because he “reminded me of him. You reminded me of him because you always led with kindness and strength. It was blinding. You were born into a world with challenges but you never let any of that stand in your way.”
Aaron Paul urges people to speak up during difficult times
The 'El Camino' actor described Mitte's death as “a tragic loss” while remembering their time together on the set of 'Breaking Bad'.
In his lengthy post, Paul also addressed people who might be struggling emotionally or feeling uncertain about the future. He wrote, “feels lost or sad or uncertain about the future please say something. Life is so damn special. There is so much going on in all of our lives but far too much beauty in this world to ignore.”
Paul encouraged people to reach out rather than face their struggles alone, emphasizing the importance of recognizing the beauty in life even during difficult periods.
Aaron Paul expresses his love for RJ Mitte
Concluding his post, the Primetime Emmy Award winner urged his fans and followers to suppress the noise and focus on living by holding “each other up. That’s what this life is all about.”
“Connect with someone you care about and say I love you. RJ, I love you my friend. I’m so sorry. AP,” Paul added.
Aaron Paul says he will miss RJ Mitte
Earlier, Paul had expressed his heartbreak over Mitte's death in another tribute. He shared his love for his co-star and reminded people that they were not alone.
His statement read, “RJ, I love you my friend. You will be missed. And to whoever happens to be reading this, please know you are loved, and you are not alone. Always remember that.”
Anna Gunn remembers RJ Mitte as 'gentle and bold'
Anna Gunn, who played Mitte's on-screen mother in 'Breaking Bad', also shared a tribute following his death.
Gunn recalled meeting the actor “when he was only 14 years old. I was immediately struck by the depth and complexity of someone so young. He was gentle and bold, exceedingly kind and wickedly funny.”
“There truly are no words to express the heartbreak of a loss this profound, the loss of a beautiful young man who had such an impact upon this world, with still so much ahead of him. What I choose to remember and cherish today are the quiet, personal moments I shared with my beloved TV son. You live in my heart forever, my dearest RJ,” Gunn added.
