Floyd Roger Myers Jr., best known for playing young Will Smith in The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air, sadly passed away Wednesday at just 42 years old, his family confirmed.
His sister, Tyree Trice, shared the heartbreaking news on a GoFundMe created to help cover funeral expenses and support his four children.
“He was a devoted father, loving brother, and friend whose kindness, laughter, and warmth touched everyone he met,” she wrote.
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Myers’s mother, Renee Trice, also spoke with TMZ and shared that he died at his home in Maryland on Wednesday morning from a heart attack. Trice went on to reveal that the actor had suffered three heart attacks over the last three years.
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Myers’ face might’ve first hit your screen back in the ’90s when he stepped into the sneakers of a young Will Smith, but his work didn’t stop there. He went on to appear in The Jacksons: An American Dream and Young Americans, leaving his mark on Black television history.
But acting was just one part of his story. In recent years, Myers co-founded Fellaship Men’s Group, a nonprofit built to give men a space to open up about emotional and mental health struggles, something that hits deep in a world where brothers often feel like they gotta hold it all in.
The group paid tribute to Myers, who they lovingly knew as @rocwonder, with a heartfelt 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. 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.”
For those who grew up watching Fresh Prince, Myers’ youthful energy helped bring to life the story of a kid from West Philly who became a legend. But off-screen, he was crafting a legacy rooted in fatherhood, community, and healing.
As friends, family, and fans celebrate his life, one thing’s for sure — Floyd Roger Myers Jr. might’ve played a prince, but he lived like a king.