The former child actor who portrayed Young Will in The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air has passed away at his Maryland residence.
Floyd Roger Myers Jr. was 42 years old when he suffered a fatal heart attack during the early hours of Wednesday morning.
The actor’s death marks the end of a life that began in the spotlight with his 1992 appearance on the popular sitcom.
His mother, Renee Trice, confirmed the tragic news to TMZ, providing details about the circumstances of his passing.
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Mr Myers had been battling cardiac issues for several years before his death.
The actor’s death has prompted tributes from those who knew him, including organisations he helped establish after leaving the entertainment industry.
His mother revealed to TMZ that her son had endured three cardiac episodes during the previous three years. She had conversed with him just hours before his death on Tuesday evening.
The Maryland resident’s struggle with heart problems had been ongoing, making this his fourth and ultimately fatal cardiac event.
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Ms Trice shared these details whilst confirming the devastating loss of her son.
Me Myers’s death occurred in what TMZ described as “the wee hours” of Wednesday morning at his home.
The 42-year-old’s passing represents a tragic end for someone who had faced repeated health challenges in recent years.
His mother’s confirmation of the news came as she processed the sudden loss of her son.
Floyd Roger Myers Jr’s mother confirmed the sad news
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Mr Myers’s screen career commenced with his portrayal of a younger version of Will Smith’s character in a 1992 episode of The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air.
That same year, he secured the role of Marlon Jackson in the ABC television film The Jacksons: An American Dream.
The production featured prominent actors, including Angela Bassett, Vanessa Williams, and Billy Dee Williams.
Mr Myers’s performance as the young Jackson family member marked another significant early role in his acting career.
His final television appearance came eight years later in 2000, when he featured in an episode of Young Americans. The programme was a short-lived teenage drama series that aired on The WB network.
Following this role, Mr Myers stepped away from acting and pursued other interests outside the entertainment industry.
After departing from acting, Mr Myers dedicated himself to supporting men’s wellbeing through the establishment of Fellaship Men’s Group.
The nonprofit organisation, which he co-founded, concentrates on addressing mental health challenges faced by men.
The group acknowledged Myers’s death through social media on Wednesday. Their Instagram post read: “RIP to our good brother @rocwonder one of our co founders. Gone but never will be forgotten.”