Mike Myers Pays Tribute to ‘Austin Powers’ Co-Star Verne Troyer After Death — See Who Else in Hollywood Is Speaking Up

Mike Myers Pays Tribute to 'Austin Powers' Co-Star Verne Troyer After Death — See Who Else in Hollywood Is Speaking Up

Corey Feldman, Shannon Elizabeth, Ludacris and Vanilla Ice are among the other Hollywood admirers giving the actor a heartfelt shoutout.

Verne Troyer exploded onto the national stage in a big way in 1999 after his star-making turn as Mini-Me in "Austin Powers: The Spy Who Shagged Me." After his tragic death on Saturday at just 49 years old, his co-star Mike Myers joined celebrities and fans alike in paying tribute to the star.

"Verne was the consummate professional and a beacon of positivity for those of us who had the honor of working with him," Myers said in a statement received by Entertainment Tonight. "It is a sad day, but I hope he is in a better place. He will be greatly missed."

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It's easy to forget what a cultural phenomenon the "Austin Powers" films were in the late 1990s and early 2000s, but the juggernaut success of the franchise made Troyer a worldwide phenomenon. The actor returned for the third film in the series, enjoying a role as Griphook the Goblin in the first "Harry Potter" film in between turns as Dr. Evil's diminutive clone. Troyer was 2'9" tall and his size fed much of the humor in the "Austin Power" films.

The actor would continue his work in film and television until his death; he has an upcoming film currently in post-production so fans will get the chance to see him at least one more time. Aside from his acting work in films like "The Imaginarium of Dr. Parnassus" and shows like "Boston Public," Troyer found a second career simply by playing himself.

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He has appeared in multiple reality shows throughout the 2000s, including "The Girls Next Door," "The Surreal Life," "Whose Line Is It Anyway?," "Celebrity Wife Swap." He even got involved with the WWE and competed in the UK version of "Celebrity Big Brother," where he came in fourth place.

Below are some of the most touching tributes from Hollywood and beyond on the passing of Verne Troyer:

So sad to hear that my friend @VerneTroyer has passed away. We shared a mutual respect for each other’s work, and I always admired his good humour and lovely nature in the face of adversity. Now, for the first time, he’ll be looking down on us all, and laughing! #RIPVerneTroyer pic.twitter.com/vLGwpWTYpE

— Warwick Davis (@WarwickADavis) April 22, 2018

Rest in peace, Verne Troyer. You were always so kind to me whenever our paths crossed.

— Wil 'Ban the Nazis' Wheaton (@wilw) April 21, 2018

RIP #Vernetroyer @VerneTroyer You lived a big life, my friend. pic.twitter.com/STPzAn0VM6

— Dean Cain (@RealDeanCain) April 21, 2018

#RIPVerneTroyer sad to loose a #LEGEND and friend
— LONG LIVE my little Buddy @VerneTroyer #VerneTroyer pic.twitter.com/kVrDeIWGiC

— Vanilla Ice (@vanillaice) April 21, 2018

So very sad to hear of the passing of Verne Troyer 💔 He was such a champion for #BestBuddies and for so many people with intellectual and developmental disabilities!!! He always brought a huge smile to my face and so many people at the Best Buddies events!!! I love you Verne!

— Maureen McCormick (@MoMcCormick7) April 21, 2018

So sad to read of the passing of Verne Troyer. A lovely smile with a caring and big heart, he helped raise money on behalf of @starkeycares for free hearing aids for deaf and hard of hearing people. RIP pic.twitter.com/pgA91tWPo6

— Marlee Matlin (@MarleeMatlin) April 21, 2018

R.I.P. Verne Troyer aka Mini Me. You made it to that #1 Spot 🙏🏽 Glad we got to make history… https://t.co/263AEJ8Z9s

— Ludacris (@Ludacris) April 21, 2018

RIP & fly with the angels @VerneTroyer. Thank you for all you gave the world. You are already missed… pic.twitter.com/RQVjxWvz1Z

— Shannon Elizabeth (@ShannonElizab) April 21, 2018

WHAT VERNE ACCOMPLISHED AGAINST ALL ODDS SHOULD GO DOWN IN HISTORY BOOKS, NOT ONLY 4 HIS ACTING ACHIEVEMENTS, BUT ALSO THE FACT THAT HE WAS A BIG TIME LADIES MAN! HE HAD THE CONFIDENCE OF A MALE MODEL STROLLING THE PLAYBOY MANSION! GOD BLESS HIM! R.I.P. VERNE TROYER 4EVER MISSED!

— Corey Feldman (@Corey_Feldman) April 22, 2018

We just lost a great guy #VerneTroyer When he walked in any room you know you met someone really special. Heart of gold. RIH

— Emmanuel Lewis (@TheReal_ELewis) April 22, 2018

R.I.P #VerneTroyer so many bighearted memories on #Conventioncurcuit You are missed

— Tony Todd (@TonyTodd54) April 22, 2018

Gonna miss #VerneTroyer Thanks for the laughs. Rest in peace bud. pic.twitter.com/XlxkpL7jlX

— The Miz (@mikethemiz) April 22, 2018

Sorry to hear about the passing of @VerneTroyer , small guy with a big heart, Rest In Peace my friend. pic.twitter.com/Prv8iww0JN

— Gennady Golovkin (@GGGBoxing) April 22, 2018

Goodbye to my buddy @VerneTroyer. Here we are showing off our matching skull tattoos that neither of us knew the other one had. pic.twitter.com/eqeMspQBSx

— Tom Savini (@THETomSavini) April 21, 2018

So sad to hear the extremely Big-Hearted #Verne_Troyer passed away. Spent some wonderful times with this kind & caring man @starkeycares events & on my @77WABCradio show. #RIPVerne ❤️ you'll be deeply missed. #Vernetroyer #RIPVerneTroyer #Verne #AustinPowers #MiniMe pic.twitter.com/5oMTst6M67

— Rita Cosby (@RitaCosby) April 22, 2018

I asked him one time “Do you do all you own stunts in Movies?”
He said, “No, they use a baby.”
I was like “Really?”
He said, “No you fucking Jackass… it is ME!”
RIP #VerneTroyer https://t.co/fx6obKCs9x

— bert kreischer (@bertkreischer) April 22, 2018

The Austin Powers movies were dumb, but they were the best kind of dumb fun. And Mini-Me is iconic.
RIP #VerneTroyer pic.twitter.com/aQVjYOvLcI

— Joshua Axelrod 🐧🐧🐧 (@jaxel222) April 21, 2018

Peace out, Mini-Me. Rest in peace. #VerneTroyer pic.twitter.com/bUGCkaEhvO

— William Andrade (@SirDarthUno) April 21, 2018

Rest in peace #vernetroyer #minime #AustinPowers pic.twitter.com/giKxxdu3D9

— lafemmemerveilleuse (@largottes) April 21, 2018

#SayingGoodbye
We are sad to hear the news that American actor Verne Troyer, best known for his role in the Austin Powers films, has sadly passed away aged 49 🕊@mancmade #VerneTroyer #RIPVerne #MiniMe #AustinPowers pic.twitter.com/Ouyl3KflKn

— from beyond life™️ (@frombeyondlife) April 21, 2018

Farewell my Friend #VerneTroyer @VerneTroyer
You made me laugh a lot. Never will forget our "Amish country" chats. pic.twitter.com/0TORYSLmd8

— Renee Baio (@MrsScottBaio) April 22, 2018

Such An Awesome Photo Of #VerneTroyer Doing The People's Eyebrow With @TheRock #RIPVerneTroyer pic.twitter.com/4bOVrHKHdD

— 121875® (@121875Raywwe1) April 22, 2018

Austin Powers star Verne Troyer has died aged 49… 🙏#MiniMe #VerneTroyer pic.twitter.com/4DvDhICquW

— Asjad Nazir (@asjadnazir) April 21, 2018

Bye bye #VerneTroyer. Thanks for all the laughs and for all of your benevolent deeds. You will be missed. #MiniMe pic.twitter.com/2dorSX9eX8

— David Weiner (@TikiAmbassador) April 22, 2018

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