The actor Verne Troyer has died, according to a statement posted to his social media pages on Saturday. He was 49.
Myers said on Saturday: “Verne was the consummate professional and a beacon of positivity for those of us who had the honour of working with him. It is a sad day, but I hope he is in a better place. He will be greatly missed.”
Having experienced struggles with alcoholism, Troyer was admitted to hospital earlier this month. His family announced his death in a statement posted to Facebook and Instagram.
Verne Troyer & Mike Myers during Kid’s Choice Awards Backstage in Santa Monica, California