The death of Austin Powers star, Verne Troyer, has been ruled a suicide.Troyer, who was best known for playing Mini-me in hit franchise, died from sequelae of alcohol intoxication, according to the Los Angeles County Department Medical Examiner-Cornor's office as reported by People. The actor was rushed to a hospital with possible alcohol poisoning in early April, and then passed away about three weeks later on April 21. He was 49.Tests showed, Troyer consumed about three times the legal limit of alcohol before he was taken to the hospital.A friend told police and paramedic dispatchers at the time that he appeared to be very upset, drunk and suicidal. '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,' a statement on his Instagram read started shortly after his death. 'Over the years he's struggled and won, struggled and won, struggled and fought some more, but unfortunately this time was too much. ' The actor was hospitalized for alcohol addiction in April of 2017.'I've been hearing from some concerned fans, so I'd like to address a very personal situation,' Troyer said in a statement to PEOPLE at the time. 'As you know, I've battled alcohol addiction in the past and while it's not always been an easy fight, I'm willing to continue my fight day by day. ' Troyer was born with achondroplasia dwarfism, which caused him to stop growing at 2ft 8in.Austin Powers star Mike Myers called Troyer a 'consummate professional and a beacon of positivity' in a statement he issued after the actor's passing.
