*Actor Verne Troyer, best know for his role as Mini-Me in “Austin Powers: The Spy Who Shagged MeVerne,” has p[assed away. Troyer died Saturday afternoon (04-21-18), according to a statement from his family.
“It is with great sadness and incredibly heavy hearts to write that Verne passed away today. Verne was an extremely caring individual. He wanted to make everyone smile, be happy, and laugh. Anybody in need, he would help to any extent possible,” his family confirmed in a statement shared on Instagram Saturday.
No cause of death was revealed for Troyer who was only 2ft 8in tall.
“Verne hoped he made a positive change with the platform he had and worked towards spreading that message everyday. He inspired people around the world with his drive, determination, and attitude. On film & television sets, commercial shoots, at comic-con’s & personal appearances, to his own YouTube videos, he was there to show everyone what he was capable of doing,” the statement continued.
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Earlier this month, TMZ reported that Troyer was taken to the hospital last week after police were notified that he was drunk and suicidal. He ended up being treated for possible alcohol poisoning. Troyer struggled with alcoholism for years and had several rehab sessions.
Health Background
Troyer was born with the genetic disorder known as achondroplasia dwarfism, but said growing up on a farm in Michigan he was never treated differently by his parents than his average-sized siblings.Troyer began his Hollywood career in 1994 as a stunt double for Baby Bink in the film “Baby’s Day Out.” He then landed small roles in “Men in Black” and “Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas” … before making it big as Mini-Me in 1999’s “Austin Powers: The Spy Who Shagged Me.”
He continued to land bit roles in comedies and appeared on many popular reality shows over the years … like “Celebrity Juice,” “Celebrity Wife Swap,” and “The Surreal Life.”
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