Verne Troyer, the actor who played 'Mini Yo' in Austin Powers, dies

Actor Verne Troyer, who rose to fame for his role as ‘Mini Yo’ in the second installment of the Austin Powers saga, has died at the age of 49. The announcement was made by his family through a statement released this Saturday, April 21. Troyer has died in a hospital where he was admitted, Verne Troyer would have tried to commit suicide, according to police authorities. The actor was being treated for his alcohol problems, that was the reason why he remained admitted to the hospital. These alcohol problems were common in his life, until just a few days ago he had to be admitted after an incident in his house. He himself had recognized that he was under treatment and currently battling depression. Verne Troyer was born in Michigan, United States, and graduated from the Centerville Institute. The actor was educated according to the Amish tradition, and in 2004 he married model Genevieve Gallen, although that marriage was annulled a single day later. The two would later claim that this link never existed.Years later, in 2008, a sex video was leaked in which Toyer appeared with a former partner, Rane Schirder, who was responsible for that leak. The media that tried to make this video public was sued by the actor.In addition to being known for his roles in the cinema, his career had begun in 1994, the growth disorder that conditioned his physical development was characteristic, being one of the shortest people in the world: he was 81 centimeters tall. Without a doubt, his leap to the front page of the media was due to his celebrated role in the second part of Austin Powers, playing the role of ‘Mini Yo’ alongside doctor Maligno, the archenemy of Austin Powers, played by Mike Myers