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Floyd Roger Myers Jr., a former child actor known for his roles in “The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air” and the miniseries “The Jacksons: An American Dream,” has passed away at the age of 42, according to recent reports.
His mother, Renee Trice, confirmed to TMZ that Myers died at his home in Maryland early Wednesday morning following a heart attack. She disclosed that Myers had experienced three heart attacks over the past three years.
In a heartfelt Facebook post, Trice announced her son’s passing and included a link to a GoFundMe page created by his sister, Tyree Trice, to help the family during this difficult time.
“It is with heavy hearts that we share the unexpected passing of my beloved brother, Floyd Roger Myers Jr., who tragically left us today after a sudden heart attack,” the GoFundMe page states. “He was a devoted father, loving brother, and friend whose kindness, laughter, and warmth touched everyone he met.”
Myers Jr. is survived by his four children: Taelyn, Kinsley, Tyler, and Knox. The fundraiser aims to alleviate the financial burden of the tragedy, covering funeral expenses and providing support for his children.
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.”
