No cause of death was immediately released. Verne Troyer stood 2 feet 8 inches tall but had a big presence in Austin Powers movies. He starred in total of 58 movies and television shows. “It is with great sadness and incredibly heavy hearts to write that Verne passed away today,” the statement read.
Of his co-star’s death, Mike Myers: “Verne was the consummate professional and a beacon of positivity for those of us who had the honor of working with him. It is a sad day, but I hope he is in a better place. He will be greatly missed.”
Verne Troyer, the actor best known for playing Mini-Me in the Austin Powers films, has died. He was 49. https://t.co/xHj6GVjZJn pic.twitter.com/Nvfhfki9Hw
— CNN Breaking News (@cnnbrk) April 21, 2018
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Of his co-star's death, Mike Myers told THR, "Verne was the consummate professional and a beacon of positivity for those of us who had the honor of working with him. It is a sad day, but I hope he is in a better place. He will be greatly missed." https://t.co/2GZmbVcBgm
— The Hollywood Reporter (@THR) April 21, 2018
"Verne was also a fighter when it came to his own battles. Over the years he’s struggled and won, struggled and won, struggled and fought some more, but unfortunately this time was too much." https://t.co/mc2MjsCsBd
— E! News (@enews) April 21, 2018
Verne Troyer, the actor who shot to fame as Mini-Me in the 'Austin Powers' series, has died at age 49 https://t.co/G8eQ2RLIBO pic.twitter.com/D6LUQH2fmF
— Rolling Stone (@RollingStone) April 21, 2018
