Brownsville, TX (KRGV) — The city Brownsville held a celebration of life Friday for actor RJ Mitte, who died Monday at 34.

Millions knew Mitte for his role in "Breaking Bad." He was from Mississippi, has family in Brownsville and moved to the Rio Grande Valley after the show ended.

Mitte had cerebral palsy and spent years advocating for people with disabilities. He also gave back to the community.

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The celebration took place at the Mitte Cultural District in Brownsville. The district takes its name from his grandparents, Roy and Jo Ann.

According to the City of Brownsville, Mitte helped develop the Mitte Cultural District as president of The Mitte Foundation in Brownsville. He also expanded opportunities in local arts and education.

“RJ’s impact extends far beyond the screen; it lives on in the paths he forged and the doors he opened for others in our community, and beyond,” the city said in a statement. “RJ always reminded us that progress is an ongoing journey, leaving us recently with a message to carry forward: ‘This is not the finish line, this is the starting line.’”