The actor, remembered for portraying the young version of Will Smith in The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air, passed away at his home
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The entertainment world in the United States is in mourning. Floyd Roger Myers Jr., an actor who rose to popularity in the 1990s for playing the young version of Will Smith in The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air, died at the age of 42.
The news was confirmed by his mother, Renee Trice, in statements to the portal TMZ, who detailed that the death occurred during the early hours of Thursday, October 30, at his residence in Maryland.
According to Trice, her son had been facing heart problems for several years and had suffered three previous heart attacks. "I spoke with him the night before, he was in good spirits," the woman said, moved by the sudden loss.
Los familiares del actor agradecieron en redes sociales el apoyo de sus fanáticos en este difícil momento
Born in 1982, Floyd Roger Myers Jr. began his artistic career at the age of nine, when he was chosen to play a young Will Smith in an episode of The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air, one of the most iconic comedies in American television.
His naturalness in front of the cameras and his childlike charisma opened doors to other projects, such as the miniseries The Jacksons: An American Dream, where he portrayed Marlon Jackson during the early years of the legendary musical family.
In 2000, Myers also participated in the drama series Young Americans, produced by The WB, thus consolidating a brief but notable television career. Over time, he decided to step away from the artistic environment to devote himself to his family and to personal projects related to emotional well-being.
La muerte del actor dejó impactados a todos sus seguidores
In addition to his work as an actor, Floyd Roger Myers Jr. was co-founder of the Fellaship Men’s Group, a nonprofit organization that promotes the mental and emotional health of men.
From the group’s official account, they bid farewell to the actor with a heartfelt message: "RIP to our dear brother @rocwonder, one of our co-founders. He is gone, but we will never forget him. The mission will continue in your honor. The next men’s meeting will be unforgettable, just as we talked about. We love you, brother. Rest easy, the older brother will take care of things from here on."
His sister, Tyree Trice, confirmed the news on the GoFundMe platform, where the family opened a fundraiser to cover funeral expenses and provide support to the actor’s four children. "He was a devoted father, a loving brother, and a friend whose kindness, laughter, and warmth touched everyone he met," she wrote in the post.
The news caused a wave of condolence messages on social media. Former castmates, followers, and entertainment figures remembered Myers for his generous spirit and his commitment to social causes.
