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Floyd Roger Myers Jr., a former child star best known for his roles in The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air and The Jacksons: An American Dream, has died, per TMZ. He was 42.
On Wednesday (October 29), Myers suffered a fatal heart attack at his Maryland home, his mother, Renee Trice, told the outlet. Trice said Myers had endured three heart attacks over the past three years. The mother and son spoke the night before his death.
As a child, Myers appeared in a 1992 episode of The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air, playing a young version of Will Smith. Myers also portrayed a young Marlon Jackson in the hit ABC miniseries The Jacksons: An American Dream. In 2000, Myers made a guest appearance on the WB drama Young Americans.
Beyond acting, Myers was the founder of The Fellaship Men’s Group, a wellness organization dedicated to helping men “prioritize their mental, emotional, and spiritual health.” The group confirmed his death in an Instagram post.
“RIP to our good brother @rocwonder, one of our co-founders. Gone but never will be forgotten. The mission will continue in your honor," the post reads.
Myers' sister, Tyree Trice, launched a GoFundMe campaign to support the family and cover funeral expenses.
“He was a devoted father, loving brother, and friend whose kindness, laughter, and warmth touched everyone he met,” Tyree wrote.
Myers is survived by his four children, Taelyn, Kinsley, Tyler, and Knox.
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