R.I.P. Verne Troyer

[Drago]

He made us laugh in Austin Powers and several music videos. Poor guy had his demons and struggled with alcoholism, now sadly left us age only 49.

 

[stephec]

You beat me to this by a minute, according to early reports his family have issued a statement alluding to suicide.

 

[Beebo]

He was hospitalised three weeks ago for an undisclosed ailment.

He has a long history of drug and alcohol abuse.

But he made the best of a bad hand in life.

 

[Thomson]

Did he have a short illness?

 

[gavgav]

Did he have a short illness?

Seriously?

 

[guitarpete247]

Just seen BGO advert on Comedy Central still using Verne as the BOSS. I think they should have a little more thought so soon after this news.

 

[Beebo]

Just seen BGO advert on Comedy Central still using Verne as the BOSS. I think they should have a little more thought so soon after this news.

A channel like Comedy Central will have their tapes lined up too far in advance to make changes on the day. Only a main terrestrial channel would have the flexibility to make changes on the hoof.

 

[gavroche]

I think I need to go out/ watch films more as many of the reported celebs passing away, I have never heard of.

 

[Drago]

You mean you've never seen Austin Powers?!

 

[Dave7]

You mean you've never seen Austin Powers?!

I certainly haven't.

 

[gavroche]

You mean you've never seen Austin Powers?!

No

 

[Milzy]

Did he have a short illness?

You’re about as funny as testicular cancer.

 

[Drago]

I certainly haven't.

Dave, me old mucker, you need to see it!

 

[Accy cyclist]

Is this him?

View: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sE1ppCuLXmc

 

[User6179]

Is this him?

View: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sE1ppCuLXmc

Nope, that looks like the guy that was in Time Bandits