Actor RJ Mitte, known for his role in Breaking Bad, passed away on October 12 at the age of 34 years. As tributes flow in for the late actor, it is worth taking a look back at his story, where he served as a trailblazer in a community that he felt Hollywood did not often represent.

Speaking at an old Television Academy Foundation event, Mitte spoke about his experience growing up with cerebral palsy. "Hollywood does not always represent disabled actors and the truth behind their stories," the actor said before adding he had a cerebral palsy diagnosis at the age of three.

"Over time, I could overcome all these issues with occupational therapy, physical therapy, exercise and sports. And I have been able to work in this industry and use my gift to help enlighten and be part of amazing groups such as UCP," RJ Mitte shared, touching upon his deep connection with the organisation United Cerebral Palsy.

The actor began his career with small characters in sitcoms such as Everybody Hates Chris and Hannah Montana before landing a breakthrough role as Walter White's (Bryan Cranston) son in Breaking Bad. "It was beyond my belief," Mitte said about being on a set with his early minor roles.

Mitte had multiple auditions before he landed a casting group for the iconic AMC series. The actor said that Breaking Bad creator Vince Gilligan developed his character in the series based on someone with cerebral palsy who Gilligan met during college. "It was his way of paying homage to his lost comrade," RJ Mitte said about Vince Gilligan's series.

Besides multiple nominations, Breaking Bad earned Mitte a Screen Actors Guild Award in 2014 for Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Drama Series.