Bob Odenkirk mourned the death of Breaking Bad co-star RJ Mitte, who died Monday at age 34.
In a statement to PEOPLE, Odenkirk remembered Mitte, who played Walter “Flynn” White Jr. in Breaking Bad, as a “good person who shared his personal story and his time to help out others.”
“Whenever I saw him, he was meeting the world with positivity and a strong desire to connect,” Odenkirk said. “This is simply, deeply sad.”
According to TMZ, law enforcement found that Mitte died by suicide. The exact cause of death is still being investigated. Outside of Breaking Bad, Mitte, who lived with cerebral palsy, is remembered for his work as a philanthropist and a disability rights advocate.
In a statement to PEOPLE, a representative of Mitte said that the actor brought “authenticity” to his role on Breaking Bad.
“[Mitte] built a platform on disability awareness and inclusion,” the representative added. “Beyond entertaining friends and family around the world, he served as an ambassador for United Cerebral Palsy and Shriners Children’s.”
Along with Odenkirk, Breaking Bad stars Bryan Cranston and Aaron Paul mourned Mitte’s death with their own heartbreaking messages.
View this post on InstagramI’m in deep despair as I write this tonight. RJ Mitte, my sweet son on Breaking Bad has died,” wrote on Instagram. “I met him when he was only 14 years old when he was cast as Walter White Jr., a part he played with such joy and enthusiasm…It is especially devastating to hear that he took his own life.”
“I am at a loss,” Paul told The Hollywood Reporter. “I am heartbroken over this news. RJ, I love you my friend. You will be missed.”
If you or someone you know is contemplating suicide or struggling with suicidal thoughts, help is available 24 hours a day through the Suicide and Crisis Lifeline at 988.
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