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Skip to main content October 30, 2025 8:41am Share on Facebook Share to Flipboard Send an Email Show additional share options Share on LinkedIn Share on Pinterest Share on Reddit Share on Tumblr Share on Whats App Print the Article Post a Comment From left: Alex Burrall (as Michael Jackson), Lawrence Hilton-Jackson (Joe Jackson) and Floyd Roger Myers Jr. (Marlon Jackson) on ‘The Jacksons: An American Dream.’ Walt Disney Television Photo Archives/Walt Disney Television via Getty Images Share on Facebook Share to Flipboard Send an Email Show additional share options Share on LinkedIn Share on Pinterest Share on Reddit Share on Tumblr Share on Whats App Print the Article Post a Comment Floyd Roger Myers Jr., who played younger versions of Will Smith and Marlon Jackson, respectively, on episodes of The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air and The Jacksons: An American Dream, has died. He was 42. Myers died Wednesday after suffering a heart attack at his home in Maryland, his mother, Renee Trice, told TMZ. He had a history of heart trouble. Myers was 9 when he appeared on the third-season Fresh Prince installment “Will Gets Committed,” which premiered in September 1992. Two months later, he portrayed Marlon Jackson at ages 7-9 on the five-hour ABC miniseries The Jacksons: An American Dream. Related Stories Maria Riva, Actress and Daughter of Marlene Dietrich, Dies at 100 Margaret DePriest, Writer on 'General Hospital,' 'Days of Our Lives' and Lots of Other Soaps, Dies at 94 His only other credit on IMDb is for playing a student on an episode of the WB series Young Americans in 2000. Born in Washington, D.C., on Aug. 17, 1983, Myers graduated from Suitland High School in District Heights, Maryland, in 2001. He co-founded the nonprofit Fellaship Men’s Group, which “offers wellness programs, healing circles, workshops and service opportunities that help men reconnect with their purpose and redefine what strength truly means,” according to its website. “RIP to our good brother @rocwonder one of our co founders. Gone but never will be forgotten,” the group wrote on Instagram. “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.” Survivors include his four children, Taelyn, Kinsley, Tyler and Knox. His sister, Tyree Trice, has set up a GoFundMe page to help his family with expenses. “He was a devoted father, loving brother and friend whose kindness, laughter and warmth touched everyone he met,” she wrote. View this post on Instagram THR Newsletters Sign up for THR news straight to your inbox every day Elaine Hendrix Elaine Hendrix Shares Update on Injury, ‘Dancing With The Stars’ Future Taylor Sheridan Comcast Chief Says It, When NBCUniversal Won’t Yet: Taylor Sheridan Is a Huge Deal Rachel Sennott ‘I Love LA’ Review: Rachel Sennott’s Fitfully Endearing, Frequently Exhausting HBO Comedy ‘Stranger Things’ Season 5 Official Trailer Released: Vecna Is Back SkyShowtime SkyShowtime Orders ‘Pionek,’ Continuation of Polish Hit Original ‘Sleboda’ (Exclusive) ‘Golden Bachelor’ Star Mel Owens Admits to High Expectations Ahead of His Season. Were They Met? The Hollywood Reporter is a part of Penske Media Corporation. © 2025 The Hollywood Reporter, LLC. All Rights Reserved. THE HOLLYWOOD REPORTER is a registered trademark of The Hollywood Reporter, LLC. Powered by WordPress.com VIP
