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Floyd Roger Myers Jr., Who Played Young Will Smith on ‘Fresh Prince,’ Dies at 42

His family reports he suffered a fatal heart attack after years of cardiac problems.

Overview

  • Family told TMZ he died at his Maryland home on October 29 from a heart attack, a death confirmed by his mother, Renee Trice.
  • Trice said he had experienced three heart attacks in the past three years and spoke with him just hours before he was found.
  • A GoFundMe created by his sister, Tyree Trice, announces his unexpected passing and seeks help with funeral costs.
  • The fundraiser notes he leaves four children — Taelyn, Kinsley, Tyler and Knox.
  • After leaving acting, he co-founded the Fellaship Men's Group, which posted a tribute, and some outlets report a private Maryland funeral is planned for early November as no official medical examiner finding has been made public.