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Austin Powers´ Mini-Me and his tragic death
Verne Troyer, Mini-Me of Austin Powers movies, died in 2018. He had battled alcohol addiction and depression for years.
Troyer’s death was declared a suicide by sequelae of alcohol intoxication.
He who was born with a rare form of dwarfism known as cartilage-hair hypoplasia, died of multiple organ failure.
Although people knew Troyer for his comedic prowess, he had been candid about much darker parts of his life, including his struggles with alcoholism.
After his breakout performance in the “Austin Powers” films, Troyer’s life took a tumultuous turn. Although he continued to appear in TV shows and movies, he also became associated with a slew of tabloid-worthy incidents involving alcohol.
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His “Happiness” on Social Media
Troyer’s social media posts during this time, however, painted an entirely different picture of the actor.
He was very active on social media, and even ran his own YouTube channel, which boasted more than 825,000 subscribers.
There was Verner Troyer, posing with mini donkeys. In another, he triumphantly lifted a barbell, easily twice his height, over his head alongside the caption “No excuses!”
He also had a particular fondness for taking pictures with professional athletes, who often were more than 3 times his size. Troyer is either grinning broadly or has contorted his features to make some silly expression.
He elevated Mini-Me into an iconic character, famous around the world.
When Depression leads to Suicide
Depression and Suicide are very serious issues. You never know what kind of battle someone is going through.
It’s never too late to reach out for help. Celebrities are just the tip of the iceberg