What Happened to RJ Mitte, Pau Donés and Lola Lolita?
Here is a round-up of the celebrity news for Tuesday, October 13: the death of RJ Mitte, an unpublished letter from Pau Donés and Lola Lolita's temporary step back. We also cover Selma Blair's arrest, Russell Brand's trial and Princess Leonor's mishap at the October 12 parade.
RJ Mitte, the 'Breaking Bad' actor, has died
Actor RJ Mitte has died at the age of 34. He was best known for playing Flynn, the son of Walter White in 'Breaking Bad'. Walter White was the character played by Bryan Cranston, the lead in the Emmy-winning series.
As El País notes, Mitte had cerebral palsy, just like the character he portrayed. La Vanguardia highlights that he was an advocate for the rights of people with disabilities. The same newspaper points out that 'Breaking Bad' was recently ranked the best series of the 21st century. BBC Mundo also reported his death.
Pau Donés's unpublished letter to Eugenia Silva
Model Eugenia Silva has shared on Instagram an unpublished letter that Pau Donés wrote to her. She posted it on Sunday, the day the singer would have turned 60. According to El País, the two had a brief romance in 2010.
In the letter, the Jarabe de Palo frontman reflects on fear and happiness, La Vanguardia reports. ABC quotes one of his lines: "Free yourself from the fear of living."
The writer of 'La flaca' was born in Barcelona in 1966 and died on June 9, 2020, at the age of 53. He had been diagnosed with colon cancer five years earlier, ABC adds.
Lola Lolita steps away from social media for a while
Alicante-born influencer Lola Lolita is taking a break from social media. She made the announcement in tears on Sunday, October 11, in a video posted on her accounts. "I never thought I'd make a video like this," she admits in her message, according to ABC.
According to El País, she explains that she has "not been well for a long time" and needs a rest. La Vanguardia reports that she has pushed her body and mind to the limit. She has more than 13 million followers on TikTok and over 4 million on Instagram. She herself makes clear that the decision is not permanent: "It's not goodbye, it's see you later."
Selma Blair arrested after an in-flight incident
Actress Selma Blair has been arrested in the United States. El País reports that she is accused of trying to open the plane door and of hitting and biting two crew members on a flight to New York.
According to BBC Mundo, officers at JFK Airport responded to a report of "a physically aggressive passenger". Two flight attendants were injured and one was taken to hospital. The actress was also taken to a hospital, and the FBI is investigating what happened. Her representatives attribute the incident to "a medical emergency".
Russell Brand's trial begins in London
Actor and comedian Russell Brand, 51, has gone on trial in London. He faces charges of rape and sexual assault involving six women. According to La Vanguardia, the alleged offences took place between 1999 and 2009.
ABC details three counts of rape, three of sexual assault and one of indecent assault. The case is being heard at Southwark Crown Court in south London.
Princess Leonor loses her Golden Fleece insignia at the parade
During the October 12 military parade, Princess Leonor's Order of the Golden Fleece insignia fell off her uniform as she arrived. Her father alerted her so she could bend down and pick it up, 20minutos reports.
The heir to the throne retrieved the insignia before the ceremony began, according to La Vanguardia.
Frequently asked questions
Who was RJ Mitte?
He was the actor who played Flynn, the son of Walter White in 'Breaking Bad'. He has died at the age of 34 and was an advocate for the rights of people with disabilities.
What does the Pau Donés letter published by Eugenia Silva say?
In it, the Jarabe de Palo frontman reflects on fear and happiness. One of its lines is "Free yourself from the fear of living."
Why is Lola Lolita leaving social media?
She explains that she has "not been well for a long time" and needs a rest. She makes clear that it is not permanent: "It's not goodbye, it's see you later."
What is Selma Blair accused of?
Of trying to open the plane door and hitting and biting two crew members on a flight to New York. Her representatives attribute it to "a medical emergency".
Sources:
https://elpais.com/gente/2026-10-12/eugenia-silva-rescata-una-emotiva-carta-de-su-expareja-pau-dones-en-el-que-habria-sido-su-60-cumpleanos-el-miedo-te-jode-la-vida.html
https://elpais.com/gente/2026-10-12/lola-lolita-anuncia-que-se-retira-temporalmente-de-las-redes-sociales-por-su-salud-mental-no-puedo-mas.html
https://elpais.com/us/entretenimiento/2026-10-12/muere-rj-mitte-el-actor-que-era-el-hijo-de-walter-white-en-breaking-bad-a-los-34-anos.html
https://elpais.com/us/entretenimiento/2026-10-12/selma-blair-detenida-por-intentar-abrir-la-puerta-de-un-avion-y-pegar-y-morder-a-dos-tripulantes.html
https://www.20minutos.es/gente/anecdota-princesa-leonor-con-toison-oro-su-llegada-desfile-militar-12-octubre_7047750_0.html
https://www.20minutos.es/gente/eugenia-silva-comparte-una-carta-que-le-escribio-pau-dones-durante-su-historia-amor-miedo-hace-duda-permanente_7047738_0.html
https://www.abc.es/gente/carta-secreta-pau-dones-escribio-eugenia-silva-20261012091610-nt.html
https://www.abc.es/gente/comienza-juicio-russell-brand-violacion-agresion-sexual-20261012104449-nt.html
Informative article written with the help of AI tools from the verified script of the video. The video is in Spanish.