Beloved ‘Fresh Prince of Bel-Air’ Actor Passes Away at 42

Floyd Roger Myers Jr., a former child actor known for playing the younger version of Will Smith’s character in The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air, has died at the age of 42.

According to TMZ, Myers passed away on Wednesday morning at his home in Maryland. His mother, Renee Trice, confirmed that he died from a heart attack.

She also shared that this wasn’t his first heart attack, saying her son had suffered three others in the past three years. Trice said she had spoken to her son just one night before he passed away.

Myers had been open about his health struggles on social media. In 2023, he revealed that he had been in a coma, sharing a photo of himself in the hospital. “Just a week ago I was in a coma fighting for my life!! The way my GOD work though. I’m beyond blessed and grateful to be alive!!” he wrote at the time.

Myers started acting as a child, playing young Will Smith in The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air in 1992. That same year, he appeared as young Marlon Jackson in The Jacksons: An American Dream. After a short break from acting, he returned for one episode of Young Americans in 2000, which would be his final acting role.

In recent years, Myers ran his own air duct and dryer vent cleaning business called Dr. Duct, according to his Instagram bio. He also co-founded a men’s empowerment group called The Fellaship Mens Group.

Outside of work, Myers was a devoted father of four children, three daughters and one son. Less than two months ago, he celebrated one of his daughters turning ten, sharing a heartfelt post on social media. “Happy 10th birthday to my baby girl!! The life of the party and always a bright light in the room!!” he wrote.

Floyd Roger Myers Jr. is remembered by his family, friends, and fans for his talent, strength, and love for his children.

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