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Floyd Myers Jr., Fresh Prince Star, Dies at 42

11/1/2025

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Floyd Roger Myers Jr., known as a young Will Smith in The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air, died at age 42.
His sister Tyree Trice confirmed the death on a GoFundMe page for funeral costs and his four children.
Myers suffered a heart attack at his Maryland home.
He co-founded the Fellaship Men’s Group, a nonprofit addressing men's mental health.
The Fellaship Men’s Group will honor his legacy in future meetings.

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Story summary

Floyd Roger Myers Jr., known as a young Will Smith in The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air, died at age 42.
His sister Tyree Trice confirmed the death on a GoFundMe page for funeral costs and his four children.
Myers suffered a heart attack at his Maryland home.
He co-founded the Fellaship Men’s Group, a nonprofit addressing men's mental health.
The Fellaship Men’s Group will honor his legacy in future meetings.