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 tragically passed away at the age of 42.

According to his mother, Renee Trice, Myers died early Wednesday morning, October 29, at his home in Maryland after suffering a heart attack.

A familiar Face from the ’90s

Myers gained national attention in 1992 when he portrayed a young Will Smith in a season three episode of The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air. That same year, he took on another high-profile role as young Marlon Jackson in The Jacksons: An American Dream, the acclaimed TV mini-series chronicling the rise of the legendary Jackson family.

He later appeared in The WB drama Young Americans in 2000, marking one of his final on-screen roles.

A devoted father

Outside of acting, Myers was deeply involved in community work. He co-founded The Fellaship Men’s Group, an organization focused on helping men “lead, heal, and thrive.”

The group honored him in a heartfelt Instagram tribute, writing:

“RIP to our good brother @rocwonder, one of our co-founders. Gone but never forgotten. The mission will continue in your honor… Love you bro, rest easy — big bro will take it from here.”

Leaves behind 4 children

Myers leaves behind four children — Taelyn, Kinsley, Tyler, and Knox. His sister, Tyree Trice, launched a GoFundMe to help the family cover funeral expenses, describing him as “a devoted father, loving brother, and friend whose kindness, laughter, and warmth touched everyone he met.”

His mother shared her grief on Facebook, posting a photo of Myers with his children and writing, “This is not supposed to be so.

A funeral service for Floyd Roger Myers Jr. is scheduled for Monday, November 3.

Floyd will be remembered for his talent, his heart for helping others, and the love he shared with his family and community.

RIP Floyd Meyers, Jr. Gone way too soon! God Bless his family and friends during this terrible time in their lives.