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Austin Power actor Verne Troyer
dies aged 49
The actor appeared on a number
of films and reality TV shows
Verne Troyer, who is best known
for playing Mini - Me in the
Austin Power films, has died at
the age of 49.
Troyer, who was 2ft 8in (81cm) tall,
also played Griphook in the first
Harry Pottere film.
"It is with great sadness and incredibly
heavy hearts to write that Verne passed
away today " a post on his official
Facebook page read.
"'Over the years he 's struggled and won
.......
but unfortunately this time was too
much", it added.
Troyer appeared on a number of
reality TV shows, including
Celebrity Big Brother in the UK in 2009.
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Austin Power actor Verne Troyer
dies aged 49
The actor appeared on a number
of films and reality TV shows
Verne Troyer, who is best known
for playing Mini - Me in the
Austin Power films, has died at
the age of 49.
Troyer, who was 2ft 8in (81cm) tall,
also played Griphook in the first
Harry Pottere film.
"It is with great sadness and incredibly
heavy hearts to write that Verne passed
away today " a post on his official
Facebook page read.
"'Over the years he 's struggled and won
.......
but unfortunately this time was too
much", it added.
Troyer appeared on a number of
reality TV shows, including
Celebrity Big Brother in the UK in 2009.
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