Actor Verne Troyer died Saturday at age 49, TMZ reported. Troyer played Mini-Me in the “Austin Powers” movies. Troyer died on Saturday afternoon, his family said in a statement to TMZ. Related Articles Grammy-nominated EDM DJ and producer Avicii dies at 28 Anti-apartheid activist Winnie Madikizela-Mandela dies The cause of death was not reported. Troyer had been treated for alcohol poisoning earlier this month, according to TMZ. Troyer was born in Sturgis, Michigan.