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In a poignant turn of events, Floyd Roger Myers Jr., once a familiar face from the beloved television series “Fresh Prince of Bel-Air” and the miniseries “The Jacksons: An American Dream,” has passed away. The news of his untimely demise at the age of 42 was confirmed by his mother, Renee Trice, in an exclusive report to TMZ.
Myers Jr.’s life was tragically cut short at his Maryland residence early Wednesday morning, following a heart attack. His mother revealed that this was the third heart attack he had suffered in as many years, underscoring a battle with heart-related health issues.
In the wake of this loss, Renee Trice took to social media to share her grief, posting about her son’s passing on Facebook. She also highlighted a GoFundMe campaign initiated by Myers Jr.’s sister, Tyree Trice, aimed at easing the financial strain his sudden departure has left behind.
The GoFundMe page paints a heartfelt picture of Myers Jr., describing him as a “devoted father, loving brother, and friend” whose infectious warmth and laughter left a lasting impression on all who knew him. This emotional tribute emphasizes the depth of his impact on those around him, echoing the sentiments of those mourning his loss.

Floyd Roger Myers Jr. is survived by his four children, Taelyn, Kinsley, Tyler, and Knox. The fundraising effort seeks to gather support for the unexpected costs associated with his passing, including funeral expenses and ensuring the well-being of his young family.
In 1992, Myers Jr. appeared as a young Will Smith in the Season 3 episode of “Fresh Prince of Bel-Air” titled “Will Gets Committed.” That same year, he played a young Marlon Jackson in two episodes of the television miniseries “The Jacksons: An American Dream.”
In 2000, he played a student in an episode of “Young Americans,” his IMDb shows.
Most recently, Myers owned Dr. Duct, an air duct and dryer vent cleaning company, he wrote on Instagram. He also co-founded The Fellaship Men’s Group, an organization founded to “address the often-overlooked emotional and mental health challenges that men face,” according to its website.
“RIP to our good brother [Myers] one of our co-founders,” the group wrote on social media. “Gone but never will be forgotten. The mission will continue in your honor. Next men’s meeting will be one for the books, like we talked about! Love you, bro. Rest easy, big bro will take it from here.”