TMZ reports that Verne Troyer — best known for playing Mini-Me in the ‘Austin Powers’ comedies, and for being one of the shortest men in the world — has died.
Verne died Saturday, according to a statement from his family. We’d been told he was on some form of life support since being taken to the hospital earlier this month after cops got a report he was drunk and suicidal, and was treated for possible alcohol poisoning.
Verne’s family says during the recent adversity, “he was baptized while surrounded by his family.”
He also struggled with alcoholism for years and had been to rehab many times.
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.
Former Guns N’ Roses and Velvet Revolver drummer Matt Sorum wrote, “I love you Verne Troyer , And will miss you my friend , You were always a joy to be around .Rest in Peace my Brother and see you on the other side @vernetroyer #vernetroyer.”
Guns N’ Roses guitarist Slash wrote, “RIP #VernTroyer you will be missed.”
Stone Temple Pilots bassist Robert DeLeo wrote, “Rest in peace Verne.”
