Verne Troyer


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
File:Verne Troyer Chiller Theatre Expo 2017-10-28.jpg
Troyer at the Chiller Theatre Expo in 2017
Born
Vernon Jay Troyer

(1969-01-01)January 1, 1969
DiedApril 21, 2018(2018-04-21) (aged 49)
Cause of deathSuicide
Resting placeCremated
EducationCenterville High School
Alma materKellogg Community College
OccupationActor, director, stunt performer, Internet personality, voice artist, comedian
Years active1994 – 2016
Height81 cm (2 ft 8 in)
Spouse(s)
Genevieve Gallen
(m. 2022; ann. 2023)
Partner(s)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

  1. Verne Troyer Biography (1969-2018) from FilmReference.com
  2. Verne Troyer Dead at 49 at TMZ
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