For a comedy franchise, the Austin Powers series has a surprisingly good rogues gallery. Part of this is because many Austin Power villains are directly based on James Bond villains. For example, Dr.

Verne Troyer, known for his role as Mini-Me in the “Austin Powers” movie series, died on Saturday, a spokesperson for the actor and his social media pages confirmed. The actor, who was born with ...

Verne Troyer, who played Dr. Evil’s small, silent sidekick “Mini-Me” in the “Austin Powers” movie franchise, has died. He was 49. A statement provided by Troyer’s representatives that was also posted ...

UPDATE (10/10): Troyer’s death was officially ruled a suicide by the Los Angeles County Department of Medical Examiner-Coroner. “Troyer died from sequelae of alcohol intoxication,” the office wrote in ...