Verne Troyer (Mini-Me) has died aged 49

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Verne Troyer is best known for his role as "Mini-Me," Dr. Evil's smaller and more concentrated pure evil protégé, in the hit comedy Austin Powers: The Spy Who Sh**ed Me (1999) and Austin Powers in Goldmember (2002). Even though Verne has become recognized as a "Big Man in the business," he has been working in show business as an actor and stuntman for several years. Troyer, born in Sturgis, Michigan, had always dreamed growing up of getting into showbiz. Shortly after his high school graduation in 1987, Verne moved with some friends to Arlington, Texas, where, in 1993, he got his first break into showbiz as a stunt double for a 9-month-old baby on a film called Baby's Day Out (1994). Over the next few years, Verne made several film and television appearances, often portraying animals or small children.

 

Just waiting for more information from other sources, Will update if i see (or @DaveP or @Arthur will get there before me)

 

 

Verne Troyer Dead Aged 49, Official Page Reports - LADbible

Edited April 21, 2018 by newpersn

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Announced on his Instagram page:

 

https://www.instagram.com/p/Bh2FcndHgkC/

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And BBC have now posted:

 

Austin Powers actor Verne Troyer dies aged 49 - BBC News