Aaron Paul pays tribute to Breaking Bad co-star RJ Mitte, dead at 34

Aaron Paul has paid tribute to his Breaking Bad co-star RJ Mitte after Mitte died at age 34.

Paul, who played Jesse Pinkman in AMC's Breaking Bad, published the tribute on social media, according to Deadline. He described Mitte's death as "an absolute tragic loss".

Representatives for Mitte said he died by suicide in Brownsville, Texas. His death was confirmed on 12 Oct, as reported by E! News.

"RJ, You have always been an inspiration for so many. I am so sorry you were hurting my friend. I wish we knew," Paul wrote. The message was direct. It was personal.

Paul wrote that he met Mitte when Mitte was a little boy and watched him grow into a beautiful young man. He said Mitte constantly had a smile on his face and took every challenge with confidence and grace.

He said the last time he saw Mitte, he kept calling him Superman because Mitte led with kindness and strength. He closed the post with: "RJ, love you my friend. I'm so sorry."

Mitte was an actor and disability rights advocate, according to Yahoo. Paul was not the only former co-star to respond.

Dean Norris also paid tribute after Mitte's death, E! News reported. Bryan Cranston paid tribute as well, according to Yahoo.