“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.”
Verne Troyer, the actor most known for playing Mini-Me in the Austin Powers series has died, according to a statement on the actor’s Facebook page.
“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. Verne hoped he made a positive change with the platform he had and worked towards spreading that message everyday,” the statement read.
Troyer, who died at the age of 49, was born with achondroplasia dwarfism, a genetic disorder that made him known as one of the smallest people in the world at the height of 2 feet and 8 inches. The actor also struggled with alcoholism and went to rehab several times, according to Deadline.
Verne Troyer attends the premiere of ‘Boo! A Madea Halloween’ at ArcLight Cinemas Cinerama Dome on October 17,2016 in Hollywood, California. A statement on his verified Facebook page said Troyer died at the age of 49. Getty Images
The Facebook statement also noted that Troyer also suffered from depression and thoughts of suicide.
“Depression and Suicide are very serious issues. You never know what kind of battle someone is going through inside. Be kind to one another. And always know, it’s never too late to reach out to someone for help,” the statement read.
Further information about the actor’s death is unknown.
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