Verne Troyer Dead at 49
The man who many knew for his role as "Mini Me" in the Austin Powers movie franchise has passed away. Verne Troyer died Saturday, according to a statement from his family.
TMZ is reporting that 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.
Troyer's family says during the recent adversity, "he was baptized while surrounded by his family." Verne Troyer was 49.