RJ Mitte's ex girlfriend speaks out as Breaking Bad actor dies aged 34

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RJ Mitte's ex-girlfriend has paid tribute to the Breaking Bad actor following reports of his death aged 34, sharing an emotional message about their relationship.

Saint Sasha, who goes by Saintsashaa on Instagram, posted a heartfelt tribute on their time together and the impact he had on her life.

In the post, she described Mitte as the first person to show her how partner should treat her, saying she was struggling to believe the news.

"I can't believe this is real," she wrote.

Mitte was best known for playing Walter White Jr., the son of Bryan Cranston’s central character, in Breaking Bad. (Photo by Rodin Eckenroth/FilmMagic)

Sasha went on to share a deeply personal account of their relationship, recalling how they first fell in love when she was 18 and praising the kindness she remembered in him.

"I fell in love for the first time when I was 18. RJ was the first person to show me how a man is supposed to treat a woman," she wrote.

"He was the first partner to build me up and make me feel unstoppable."

She added that he had one of the kindest hearts she had ever experienced, revealing that the pair had remained friends.

Before landing major roles, he worked as a background extra on popular television shows like Everybody Hates Chris, 7th Heaven, and Hannah Montana. (Photo by Michael Buckner/Variety via Getty Images)

What did RJ Mitte’s ex-girlfriend say in her tribute?

Sasha continued her message by explaining how much the relationship meant to her, describing Mitte as someone she would never forget.

“Never in any lifetime could I forget him and how he made me feel. He was the first and last of his kind.”

She ended the tribute with a message of love and gratitude, writing: “Thank you for everything, endlessly, RJ. I love you, homie.”

Mitte was best known for playing Walter White Jr., the son of Bryan Cranston’s central character, in the acclaimed television series Breaking Bad.

The actor appeared in 56 episodes of the show, which ran from 2008 until its finale in 2013, and became widely recognised for his performance.

Beyond his work on Breaking Bad, Mitte continued to persue acting projects after the series concluded.

Mitte made a public appearance at the California premiere of Talking to Strangers on September 30, shortly before his reported death. (Photo by Unique Nicole/Getty Images)

Mitte made a public appearance at the California premiere of Talking to Strangers on September 30, shortly before his reported death.

Mitte had also previously spoken about the financial realities of working in television, challenging online speculation that he was worth between $3 million and $5 million.

Speaking on The Iced Coffee Hour podcast, he explained that much of the money he earned had gone towards taxes and maintaining his career.

“I’ve paid more in taxes than I got from Breaking Bad,” he said.

He also described having a large team supporting his work and explained that earnings were often reinvested into his career.

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