Floyd Roger Myers Jr., the former child actor who portrayed a young Will Smith on the hit 1990s sitcom “The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air,” died early Wednesday morning, October 29, 2025, at his home in Maryland. He was 42.
Myers suffered a fatal heart attack, according to his mother, Renee Trice, who told TMZ she had spoken with her son just hours before his death. The actor had experienced three prior heart attacks over the past three years, indicating a prolonged battle with cardiac issues that ultimately claimed his life.
Myers began his acting career in the early 1990s as a child performer. His breakout role came in 1992 when he appeared in the Season 3 episode of “The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air” titled “Will Gets Committed,” which aired in September of that year. The episode featured a flashback sequence to the 1970s, with the then-9-year-old Myers playing a younger version of the show’s star, Will Smith.
Also in 1992, Myers took on another significant role as young Marlon Jackson in the ABC television miniseries “The Jacksons: An American Dream.” The two-part production chronicled the rise of the Jackson 5 and the Jackson family’s journey to becoming a musical dynasty. Myers’ final credited acting role came in 2000 when he appeared as an unnamed student in one episode of The WB’s drama series “Young Americans.”
After stepping away from acting, Myers dedicated himself to community service and fatherhood. He co-founded The Fellaship Men’s Group, a nonprofit organization offering workshops, wellness programs and service opportunities for men seeking to reconnect with their purpose. The group’s mission focused on empowering men to lead, heal and thrive, according to their social media presence.
The organization paid tribute to their late co-founder in an Instagram post on October 29, stating: “RIP to our good brother one of our co founders. Gone but never will be forgotten. The mission will continue in your honor. Next mens meeting will be one for the books like we talked about! Love you bro, rest easy, big bro will take it from here.”
Myers was also a devoted father to four children: Taelyn, Kinsley, Tyler and Knox. In September, he shared a video on Instagram celebrating his daughter’s 10th birthday, expressing his joy at being her father and anticipation for the next decade of their lives together.
Following his unexpected death, Myers’ sister, Tyree Trice, established a GoFundMe campaign to help cover funeral expenses and provide financial support for his children. The fundraising page described Myers as a devoted father, loving brother and friend whose kindness, laughter and warmth touched everyone he met. The campaign has raised over $11,700 toward its $30,000 goal.
The fundraising effort established by his sister aims to alleviate the financial burden on the family during this difficult period, with all proceeds directed toward funeral arrangements and ensuring Myers’ children receive the support they need following the loss of their father.
Renee Trice also mourned her son’s passing in a Facebook post on Wednesday, sharing a photograph of Myers with his four children and expressing her grief with the message: “THIS NOT SUPPOSED TO BE SO.”
In addition to his duct cleaning business in the Maryland area, Myers remained committed to empowering men through The Fellaship Men’s Group. Throughout his adult life, Myers balanced entrepreneurship with community leadership while maintaining his role as a father to his four children. His work with The Fellaship Men’s Group reflected his commitment to creating spaces where men could openly discuss their struggles and support one another in their journeys toward better mental health and personal growth.
Myers’ Visitation and a Celebration of Life will be held on Wednesday, November 5 in Upper Marboro, Maryland.
