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Verne Troyer
Verne Jay Troyer was an American actor, comedian and occasional stunt coordinator and performer. He was best known for playing Mini-Me in the Austin Powers film series. He had cartilage–hair hypoplasia and was 2 ft 8 in (81 cm) tall.
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entertainment · American actor (1969–2018) · actor · stunt performer · Internet celebrity · voice actor · comedian · television actor · also Verne Troyer, Verne J. Troyer, Verne J. Troya, Vernon Troyer, Vernon Jay Troyer, Verne Jay Troyer
Born 1 January 1969 · Died 21 April 2018 · Q271471
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2023· 2 entries
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Yahoo: Verne Troyer, Mini-Me in ‘Austin Powers,’ Dies at 49
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2018· 22 entries
The Guardian: Verne Troyer's death ruled as suicide
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The Hollywood Reporter: Verne Troyer’s Death Ruled Suicide by Coroner
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People: Verne Troyer's Death 'Possible Suicide': 'Very High Level of Alcohol in His System,' Says Coroner
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The Guardian: Verne Troyer’s tragic death underlines the harm Mini-Me caused people with dwarfism | Eugene Grant
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The Guardian: Verne Troyer obituary
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The Guardian: Austin Powers actor Verne Troyer dies aged 49 – video report
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The Guardian: Verne Troyer: a cult star who sustained a career with dignity and good humour | Peter Bradshaw
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The Guardian: Verne Troyer, actor who was Mini-Me in Austin Powers films, dies aged 49
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The Guardian: Verne Troyer: a life in pictures
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Bustle: Verne Troyer Has Passed Away At Age 49 & Fans Are Sharing Their Memories Of The Actor
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Yahoo: Verne Troyer, Mini-Me Actor in ‘Austin Powers,’ Dies at 49
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Died 2018-04-21.
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Published video “MY PET PEEVES!”.
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Published video “In-N-Out VS Shake Shack Taste Test!”.
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Published video “How To Cook: Easiest One Pan Chicken Dinner”.
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Published video “SECRET MENU EPIC CHOCOLATE BURGER (Delicious)”.
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Published video “Learning How to Make Pasta From Scratch! (Delicious)”.
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Published video “How to Cook a Turkey Father Son Bonding Experience”.
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Published video “I'M SELLING ALL MY STUFF! (Garage Sale)”.
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Published video “The Easiest Breakfast Sandwich and Q&A”.
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Published video “COOKING WITH VERNE TROYER! (TASTY)”.
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Published video “Path To The NFL Draft! Workout With Du'Vonta Lampkin”.
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2008· 2 entries
A private home video was leaked of Troyer and his former live-in girlfriend Ranae Shrider having sex
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In Beverly Hills, California, and Shrider's hometown of Fort Cobb, Oklahoma, was leaked to the public by Shrider and TMZ
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1987· 1 entry
From Centreville High School, where a plaque was dedicated to him in 2003
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1969· 2 entries
The son of Susan, a factory worker, and Reuben Troyer, a repair technician
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Born 1969-01-01.
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