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Actor And Lifelong Steelers Fan Verne Troyer Passed Away Saturday At 49

Actor Verne Troyer, perhaps most-famous for his role as Mini-Me in the “Austin Powers” comedy movies, died Saturday at the age of 49.

The news of the Troyer’s death was reported on his Instagram account Saturday afternoon.

“It is with great sadness and incredibly heavy hearts to write that Verne passed away today,” a post to Troyer’s account read.

It is with great sadness and incredibly heavy hearts to write that Verne passed away today. Verne was an extremely caring individual. He wanted to make everyone smile, be happy, and laugh.