R.I.P. Austin Powers star Verne Troyer
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Verne Troyer, best known for playing Mini-Me in the Austin Powers franchise of films, has died. The news was announced via the actor’s Facebook page, which had previously reported on a recent hospitalization at the beginning of the month. Troyer, who also had a role in the first Harry Potter film as Griphook the…