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Actor Verne Troyer who became famous from the “Austin Powers” movie franchise has died. A statement provided by Troyer’s representatives that was also posted to his Instagram and Facebook accounts says the 49-year-old actor died Saturday, April 21, 2018. No cause or place of death was given, but the statement discusses depression and suicide, and Troyer had publicly discussed struggling with alcohol addiction. He lived in Los Angeles.(Photo: Dan Steinberg, AP)

Stars and fans mourned actor Verne Troyer who died Saturday at age 49.

In a statement, the actor was described as an “extremely caring individual” who wanted to make everybody “smile, be happy and laugh.”

Reaction on social media and elsewhere echoed those sentiments.

Mike Myers, who starred with Troyer in the Austin Power films, remembered Troyer as a “beacon of positivity.”

According to The Hollywood Reporter and EW, Myers’ statement said:

“Verne was the consummate professional and a beacon of positivity for those of us who had the honor of working with him. It is a sad day, but I hope he is in a better place. He will be greatly missed.”

Dean Cain recalled the “big life” Troyer led.

RIP #Vernetroyer@VerneTroyer You lived a big life, my friend. pic.twitter.com/STPzAn0VM6

— Dean Cain (@RealDeanCain) April 21, 2018

Tony Hawk said he’d always be a fan.

Thanks for all the laughs, generosity and heartfelt support, @VerneTroyer; I will always be a big fan, and it was a huge honor when you bought my used shoes and skateboard at our @THF auction. pic.twitter.com/hv1F2LLpjd

— Tony Hawk (@tonyhawk) April 21, 2018

Trailer Park Boys actor Mike Smith called him a “unique soul.”

So utterly saddened to hear about @VerneTroyer. He was such a unique soul. RIP my friend.

— Bubbles (@MSmithBubbles) April 21, 2018

Marlee Matlin recalled Troyer’s charitable side.

So sad to read of the passing of Verne Troyer. A lovely smile with a caring and big heart, he helped raise money on behalf of @starkeycares for free hearing aids for deaf and hard of hearing people. RIP pic.twitter.com/pgA91tWPo6

— Marlee Matlin (@MarleeMatlin) April 21, 2018

Comedy Central’s main account thanked Troyer for “big laughs.”

Thank you, Verne Troyer, for giving us big laughs. pic.twitter.com/nCuZEvdyNk

— Comedy Central (@ComedyCentral) April 21, 2018

Ludacris said he and Troyer got to make history.

R.I.P. Verne Troyer aka Mini Me. You made it to that #1 Spot ?? Glad we got to make history… https://t.co/263AEJ8Z9s

— Ludacris (@Ludacris) April 21, 2018

Slash said Troyer will be missed.

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