Devastated

[u/adamantgastly]

I had the once in a lifetime pleasure of meeting RJ Mitte on 6/1/23 at my cousin's house in Olmito, TX.

He'd stopped by to drop off his lovely pup with my other two cousins, who were friends with him and would dog sit and house sit on occasion for him while he traveled.

RJ was so humble and down to earth, and seemed to genuinely not mind my starstruck self and equally starstruck dad asking for a quick picture. It was so surreal.

The Mittes have done extraordinary things for Historic Downtown Brownsville. Their philanthropy towards keeping the beauty of the area is something that has been done quietly, but has not gone unnoticed. My heart hurts for RJ's parents, his sister, his fiancee, and everyone whose lives he's touched.

Thank you, RJ, for caring about Brownsville enough to stay, and for taking a quick second to shake my hand and take a picture with me while running a personal errand. The world has undoubtedly lost another beacon of light, but I hope you're resting well.

[u/Most_Promise_5028]

I wish he could have felt the love we all had for him.

[u/WhatisitWhoisit → u/Most_Promise_5028]

I don't necessarily think feeling the love stops people from doing this. Just think about famous people who have done it who have wives and children and by all accounts were happy, they didn't not feel loved.

[u/Carrie_D_Watermelon → u/WhatisitWhoisit]

Especially not for people who hit seemingly immovable systemic barriers at every turn 😪

[u/EuphoricPhoto2048 → u/WhatisitWhoisit]

When I was in that headspace, I thought I was a burden and releasing myself would help everyone else. It's hard to explain if you haven't gotten to that point.

[u/BoremUT → u/WhatisitWhoisit]

Yeah. Luis Moncada was obviously showing him love and being there for him the best he could the last time he saw him. I think RJ had already committed to what he was going to do by then, or maybe he would have taken him up on the offer to stay at his place for a while.

[u/NutInYourMother → u/WhatisitWhoisit]

It’s a disease. You can have the most picturesque, perfect life, but if your minds not in it, it looks and feels like hell.

Personally I struggle a lot with acute depression and anger, and I take a lot of things for granted during those acute phases. When I come out of them I’m often horrified as to how I could’ve thought so harshly about the people I love.

[u/clinkysue → u/NutInYourMother]

And how ungrateful I was. I have a good life and wasn’t appreciative of any of it. Not that that’s all there is to it but it’s a part of it.

[u/Most_Promise_5028 → u/Most_Promise_5028]

I’ve never received awards before. Thank you all so much.

[u/pushthepanicx]

Boy was this man loved. I haven’t felt this sad about a celebrity death since Robin. This feels worse, I think.

[u/StrawberryLazy5703 → u/pushthepanicx]

The death of Robin Williams broke my heart completely. I feel the same for R.J. I can't imagine how his family feels. I wish for one moment (just one moment) he could have felt the love his family, fans and Bryan Cranston had for him. Hopefully, he is at peace.

Don't know if it's true but the gossip is his fiance gave him an ultimatum .. her or his family. He should have drop kicked her out of his life, if true.

Young, kind, handsome, talented, loved .. surely, someone wanting only love and connection could have been found. We will never know.

[u/MrCHUCKxxnorris]

I met him at the ren faire in Todd Mission Texas on my birthday in 2024. He was multiple bottles of mead deep and was the nicest and happiest drunk you could imagine lol. He took the time to talk to me and my friend and wished me a happy birthday and I could tell he was very genuine about it. When I asked for a picture he almost seemed more enthusiastic than me! You can check my profile to see the picture I posted with him. His smile looks so pure and genuine. I hope his soul can find the peace and rest he was seeking.

[u/kmagn → u/MrCHUCKxxnorris]

He’s got a good smile. Also laughing at how that bottle of mead is literally hanging out by a thread to his waist

[u/StrawberryLazy5703 → u/kmagn]

He's got a great smile.. and was a handsome boy.

[u/southernbelle878 → u/MrCHUCKxxnorris]

He seems like he'd be such a silly and delightful drunk 🩷

[u/WitchyMae13 → u/MrCHUCKxxnorris]

Incredible picture, you all look like you’re having the best time 💕

[u/RainbowPenguin1000]

I love how in these pictures he always looks so genuinely happy to have met a fan.

[u/coffeebeanwitch]

I love the photo, he was a handsome guy, thank you for sharing the things about his family, it's my first time hearing about them.I am so sorry for their loss.

[u/drukqsx → u/coffeebeanwitch]

He was so handsome. I always had such a crush on him. Not that it changes anything but it breaks my heart a little more. He had so much potential.

[u/coffeebeanwitch → u/drukqsx]

I know what you mean, that's is so true.

[u/Little-Rhody → u/drukqsx]

he was handsome, like george raft

[u/Swift_jennis8]

I am soooo sorry

[u/Jon2098]

Went to his panel at a comic con a few years back and found out there that he lived and did a lot for my hometown :(

[u/midlifechange68]

Socks and thongs, what a cool guy! Such sad news.

[u/bye4now28]

His poor sweet pup ❤️‍🩹

[u/Friendly_Divide6461]

Why dont peoppe try to track the one who defrauded him. Justice should be served to him and his mourning family

[u/IkerWanKenobi]

He had such a genuine smile. I hope he knew how loved he was by his fans

[u/QuirkyPomegranate598]

This is so damn sad. Thank you for sharing.

[u/ders89]

My cousin is a nephew of one of the main cast members on Breaking Bad. He had met RJ at an event and my cousin told me he was one of the nicest people hes ever met. RJ gave my cousin his phone number to go get beers while RJ was in town and they did just that.

His passing is tragic.. and im sorry for your loss as well. He will be very missed

[u/TribalChief3000]

Great post. I wish I could give this more likes.

Having worked with and around many people of different levels of fame, it it EXTREMELY rare to find one that is down to earth and a genuine being. RJ definitely seemed like one of the good ones and if he only knew how much people loved and appreciated him for who he was and not because of what popular show he played on.

[u/ronken16]

He looks like he was such a sweet soul, so very tragic 😔

[u/Competitive-Type1505]

Thanks for sharing your story. It’s the closest thing to attending a memorial that we have. ❤️

[u/jahcoon89]

May the noor to heaven gracefully open for him. I always wanted to meet the guy. Shame with recent tmz news. Real shame.

[u/quelahh]

He seemed like an amazing person. My heart has been heavy ever since I heard the news, and I’m just a fan. I hope those close to him are doing as well as they can be. Just so so sad. We love you RJ.

[u/revesby9]

He really seemed like such a sweet, humble guy. It’s so sad to think of how much he was suffering behind the scenes. I hope he is at peace now.

[u/Snoo_9732]

Yeah that’s fucked

[u/oldcoldandfullofmold]

Just a mensch

[u/Fit_Control_9322]

I hope the dog finds a good home ♥️

[u/Hot-Temperature-4629]

Suicide runs in my family. It has nothing to do with love, unfortunately. I wish it did, it would be so simple.

[u/Little-Rhody]

i didn’t even know he was sick

[u/Ibracadabraa1164]

How can I make this about me?

[u/socoamarettoliime → u/Ibracadabraa1164]

Just stop. How you got that from this is beyond me lmfao just stop.

[u/Ibracadabraa1164 → u/socoamarettoliime]

What does this add that we didn’t already know? I am devastated about what happened as well, but this is the 10.000th post and it thanks him for taking a picture back then?

[u/pairoflimes → u/Ibracadabraa1164]

I really enjoy seeing personal tributes like this from regular people. I love hearing the stories because they show he has meant so much to people for all kinds of reasons. The personal touch warms my heart.

[u/liltinybits → u/Ibracadabraa1164]

I know you think you're doing something, but you're just being a jerk.

If you don't have anything nice to say, just be quiet.