Verne Troyer, o Mini-Me de “Austin Powers”, morre aos 49 anos

Reprodução/ Instagram Ator foi internado no começo de abril com intoxicação alcoólica

O ator Verne Troyer, conhecido pelo personagem Mini-Me na comédia “Austin Powers” morreu aos 49 anos, neste sábado (21), informou a família através das redes sociais.

“É com grande tristeza e com o coração pesado que escrevemos que Verne morreu hoje”, informou a família ao falar sobre os últimos dias do ator. “Você nunca sabe quais batalhas passam dentro de cada pessoa. Seja gentil com todos”.

Verne foi hospitalizado no começo de abril por intoxicação alcoólica. A polícia foi à casa do americano após receber um alerta de que o ator estava bêbado, extremamente perturbado e com tendências suicidas.

O ator, que nasceu com nanismo acondroplásico, enfrentou problemas com o alcoolismo por boa parte da vida. Em 2017, ele se internou em uma clínica de reabilitação para cuidar do vício em bebidas.

Verne Troyer começou a carreira em Hollywood em 1994 como dublê no filme “Ninguém Segura Este Bebê”. Conseguiu papéis pequenos em “Homens de Preto” e “Medo e Delírio” até que estrelou “Austin Powers: O Agente Bond Cama” em 1999.  O ator também interpretou o personagem Grampo em “Harry Potter e a Pedra Filosofal”.

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. Anybody in need, he would help to any extent possible. Verne hoped he made a positive change with the platform he had and worked towards spreading that message everyday. He inspired people around the world with his drive, determination, and attitude. On film & television sets, commercial shoots, at comic-con’s & personal appearances, to his own YouTube videos, he was there to show everyone what he was capable of doing. Even though his stature was small and his parents often wondered if he’d be able to reach up and open doors on his own in his life, he went on to open more doors for himself and others than anyone could have imagined. He also touched more peoples hearts than he will ever know. 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. During this recent time of adversity he was baptized while surrounded by his family. The family appreciates that they have this time to grieve privately. Depression and Suicide are very serious issues. 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. In lieu of flowers, please feel free to make a donation in Verne’s name to either of his two favorite charities; The Starkey Hearing Foundation and Best Buddies. Photo by @paulmobleystudio

Uma publicação compartilhada por Verne Troyer (@vernetroyer) em 21 de Abr, 2018 às 12:58 PDT