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VERNE TROYER, BEST known for his role as Mini-Me in the Austin Powers films, has died at the age of 49.
While no cause of death was given, a statement on the actor’s social media accounts said he had gone through a “recent time of adversity” and described suicide and depression as “serious issues”.
“Over the years he’s struggled and won, struggled and won, struggled and fought some more, but unfortunately this time was too much,” it added.
“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.”
Troyer, who lived in Los Angeles, was taken to hospital early this month for unspecified treatment. The actor spoke about his alcohol addiction during another hospital stay a year ago.
Troyer was born in 1969 in Sturgis, Michigan. He first entered show business as a stunt person in Baby’s Day Out (1994).
“In 1993, I was working for Sprint in customer service, and a friend of mine who was the president of LPA — Little People of America — got a phone call from the producers of Baby’s Day Out, and they were wondering if there was anyone close to a stand-in size,” he recalled in a 2012 interview with Hollywood Chicago.
“I guess they searched worldwide and couldn’t find anyone. I sent in my picture, and they flew me out to Hollywood to meet with them. Two days later, they offered me the job, and I quit my job at Sprint.”
‘Extremely caring’
Tributes have poured in for Troyer since his death was announced.
“Verne was the consummate professional and a beacon of positivity for those of us who had the honor of working with him,” Mike Myers, his Austin Powers co-star, said in a statement.
It is a sad day, but I hope he is in a better place. He will be greatly missed.
In addition to his breakout role as the Mini-Me, a clone of Dr Evil, Troyer was also known for playing Griphook in Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone.
“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,” the statement on Troyer’s social media accounts added.
“He inspired people around the world with his drive, determination and attitude.”
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Likely at some time in the past they decided to lay off all their competent IT people and/or outsourced the work to a cheap 3rd party to save money. Well, they’re paying for that now. Though I doubt the people who made that decision will be held accountable by anyone.
Ulster Bank – The bank that likes to fly by the seat of it’s pants.
My dad lost his job in RBS due to them outsourcing work to India – when will companies realise this does not work??
Is their IT system made out of Lego?! What a shambles.
Ulster bank is an utter disgrace!
The main media organisations in this country haven’t exactly chased UB for a detailed explanation of what went wrong the first time, neither have any of the politicians.
It’s the first time that a banks ATM network has gone down temporarily. What makes this news is what happened last year.
It’s headline news when things are working normally for Ulster Bank.
What does that tell you?
Much bigger bonuses please or management will take their talents elsewhere.
No, definitely not running as normal yet…
Computer says no.
Internet banking was down too
No point in complaining about there ” service ” vote with your feet move to another bank ANY other bank. That’s what I’ve done. Happy days
The main thing is that it doesn’t matter how many cock ups they make, bonuses are go! Banking is the only industry where complete incompetence can be rewarded by public bailouts and the management continuing to get huge bonuses.
Was In the process of switchignored from Boi to UB , after reading this I’m cancelling that idea and going to ehh….which bank isn’t fcked right now?
*switching
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