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Verne Troyer, popular for his role as Mini-Me in Austin Powers, passed on at 49.
A statement posted on his official Facebook page described him as “an extremely caring individual.”
The entertainer struggled with depression and alcohol addiction.
Earlier in April, he was admitted to hospital in Los Angeles, although his representatives did not say why.
“It is with great sadness and heavy hearts to write that Verne passed away today,” the statement on official Facebook read.
“Verne was an extremely caring individual. He wanted to make everyone smile, be happy, and laugh. Anybody in need, he would help to any extent possible.
“Verne was also a fighter when it came to his own battles. Over the years, he’s struggled and won, struggled and won, struggled and fought some more, but unfortunately this time was too much.
“You never know what kind of battle someone is going through inside. Be kind to one another. And always know, it’s never too late to reach out to someone for help.”
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Troyer starred as Griphook in the first Harry Potter film, and made a series of appearances on reality TV programmes, including Celebrity Big Brother in 2009.
In 2014, he appeared as Mini-Me in the music video for rapper Ludacris’ “Number One Spot”.
Back in 2017 April, Troyer shared his difficulties with alcohol, releasing a statement saying: “I’ve battled alcohol addiction in the past and while it’s not always been an easy fight, I’m willing to continue my fight day by day.”