[link to www.hollywoodreporter.com (secure)]

"It is with great sadness and incredibly heavy hearts to write that Verne passed away today," a statement on the actor's official Facebook page reads.
Verne Troyer, an actor best known for playing Mini-Me in the Austin Powers series has died at age 49, according to a statement on the actor's official Facebook page.

"It is with great sadness and incredibly heavy hearts to write that Verne passed away today," the statement reads. "Verne was an extremely caring individual. He wanted to make everyone smile, be happy, and laugh. Anybody in need, he would help to any extent possible. Verne hoped he made a positive change with the platform he had and worked towards spreading that message everyday."

>50% More at Link