Verne Troyer
American actor (1969–2018)
Verne Jay Troyer (January 1, 1969[1] – April 21, 2018) was an American actor, director, stuntman, voice artist, and comedian. He was 2 ft 8 in (0.81 m) tall. He was best known for playing Mini-Me in the Austin Powers movies. Troyer also guest-hosted WWE Raw on November 30, 2009.
Verne Troyer | |
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 Troyer at the Chiller Theatre Expo in October 2017 | |
| Born | Vernon Jay Troyer January 1, 1969 |
| Died | April 21, 2018 (aged 49) Los Angeles, California, U.S. |
| Cause of death | Suicide |
| Resting place | Cremated |
| Education | Centerville High School |
| Alma mater | Kellogg Community College |
| Occupation(s) | Actor, director, stunt performer, Internet personality, voice artist, comedian |
| Years active | 1994 – 2016 |
| Height | 81 cm (2 ft 8 in) |
| Spouse |
Genevieve Gallen
(m. 2022; ann. 2023) |
| Partner | Brittney Powell (2007 – 2018) |
| Parent(s) | Reuben Troyer (father) Susan Troyer (mother) |
On April 21, 2018, Troyer died in Los Angeles, California while being hospitalized with alcoholism complications and a failed suicide attempt.[2] His manner of death was ruled as suicide. His cause of death was alcohol poisoning.[3][4]
References
change- ↑ Verne Troyer Biography (1969-2018) from FilmReference.com
- ↑ Verne Troyer Dead at 49 at TMZ
- ↑ "Verne Troyer's Death 'Possible Suicide': 'Very High Level of Alcohol in His System,' Says Coroner". People. April 23, 2018. Retrieved April 23, 2018.
- ↑ "Verne Troyer's death may be the latest suicide for Hollywood's community of little people". Fox News. April 23, 2018. Retrieved April 23, 2018.
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