Actor Floyd Roger Myers Jr., best known for his childhood roles in The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air and The Jacksons: An American Dream, has passed away at 42.
According to his mother, Renee Trice, Myers died early Wednesday, October 29, at his Maryland home after a heart attack.
Myers rose to fame in 1992 playing young Will Smith on The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air and young Marlon Jackson in The Jacksons: An American Dream. He later appeared in Young Americans (2000).
Beyond acting, he co-founded The Fellaship Men’s Group, dedicated to helping men “lead, heal, and thrive.” The group honored him on Instagram, writing, “Gone but never forgotten… the mission will continue in your honor.”
Myers is survived by his four children — Taelyn, Kinsley, Tyler, and Knox. His sister, Tyree Trice, launched a GoFundMe to assist with funeral costs, calling him “a devoted father and loving friend.”
A funeral service is set for Monday, November 3. Myers will be remembered for his talent, compassion, and deep love for his family and community.