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RJ Mitte’s Death Spurs Push for Lifelong CP Care

By Drooid · Oct 19, 2026, 2:28 AM UTC · How we work

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RJ Mitte, actor from Breaking Bad, died at age 34, prompting grief in the UK cerebral palsy community.
The UK has about 165,000 people with cerebral palsy, many of whom are underestimated.
People with cerebral palsy are more likely to develop mental health conditions, yet services are often overlooked.
Dr Denise Al Mari-de Waal and Aaron Hume call for lifelong integrated care and specialist mental health services.

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RJ Mitte, actor from Breaking Bad, died at age 34, prompting grief in the UK cerebral palsy community.
The UK has about 165,000 people with cerebral palsy, many of whom are underestimated.
People with cerebral palsy are more likely to develop mental health conditions, yet services are often overlooked.
Dr Denise Al Mari-de Waal and Aaron Hume call for lifelong integrated care and specialist mental health services.