Verne Troyer has died aged 49, according to his Facebook account.
The actor was best known for playing Mini Me in the Austin Powers' movies.
In a post shared on his official Facebook it said:
Earlier this month, Troyer was held under an involuntary psychiatric hold, according to the Mirror.
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He was taken to hospital after concerned friends called for help claiming he was 'extremely upset, drunk and suicidal'.
A post on his Facebook page from 3 April read: "Asking you to keep Verne in your thoughts and prayers. He's getting the best care possible and is resting comfortably. Appreciate the support from family, friends, and fans around the world. We will keep you update."
According to TMZ the actor was held for three days and was
treated for suspected alcohol poisoning.
He began acting back in 1994 and picked up roles in Men In Black and Jingle All The Way, before he found success as Mini Me in the Austin Powers' movies.
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The star then went on to appear in Celebrity Big Brother and Celebrity Juice.
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