Who Is RJ Mitte Girlfriend Kennedy Suarez? All About the Fiancée He Left Behind

Kennedy Suarez was the longtime girlfriend and fiancée of actor RJ Mitte at the time of his death on Monday, October 12, 2026. The Breaking Bad star died by suicide at his home in Brownsville, Texas, at age 34, just two days after Suarez’s 31st birthday .

The couple had been together for five years and engaged for nearly one year. Mitte proposed on October 10, 2025, which was Suarez’s 30th birthday, during a fundraising gala in California .

A Decade of Friendship Before Romance

Mitte and Suarez first met as friends more than 10 years before their relationship turned romantic. Their connection deepened during a trip they took together, which marked the start of their romantic relationship around 2020 .

After five years of dating, Mitte proposed at the 56th annual Dia del Sol benefit event, titled “Ethereal Elegance, A Shimmering Celebration,” held at the Park Hyatt Aviara Resort in Carlsbad, California. The event raised funds for United Cerebral Palsy of San Diego, an organization Mitte served as an ambassador for .

Her Career and Life with Mitte

Suarez worked remotely as a Human Resources Generalist. Her remote position allowed her to travel with Mitte for his acting jobs, appearances, and advocacy work .

The couple lived together in Brownsville, Texas, the southernmost city in the state. Suarez also worked alongside Mitte on his family’s charity, The Mitte Foundation, which supports marginalized communities in South Texas .

Mitte’s Public Tributes to Suarez

Following their engagement, Mitte shared an emotional Instagram post about his love for Suarez. He wrote: “I’ve found that love is not always sunshine and rainbows, and for me, what love comes down to is trust and believing in each other, regardless of the situation, during the good times, the bad times, and everything in between!”

He added: “I’ve been grateful for all the love and kindness I have been given over the years, but Kennedy has been the greatest unconditional love no matter what we are going through, no matter what we are facing type love and we face it all together. I will never stop lifting her up like she has for me and can’t wait for our future” .

In his engagement announcement to People, Mitte said: “I’m thrilled to have found my person, my partner in life who makes me want to be better, no matter what we’re doing. Kennedy is my everything and I can’t wait to officially start our life together and see what adventures life takes us on next” .

Their Last Valentine’s Day Together

On February 14, 2026, Mitte shared a video montage of moments from their relationship on Instagram. He wrote: “Happy Valentine’s Day. Looking back at these moments with you reminds me how grateful I am for the love and kindness we share. Love transcends all. Go out and share yours” .

The post would be one of his final public tributes to Suarez before his death.

The Timing of His Death

Mitte died on Monday, October 12, 2026, just two days after Suarez’s 31st birthday on October 10. The date also marked one year since their engagement in 2025, making the month of October deeply significant to the couple .

Suarez has not released a public statement since Mitte’s death. Representatives for the actor have asked for privacy for the family during this time .