He played a young Will Smith in The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air: Floyd Roger Myers left us at the age of 42.

According to the American site TMZComedian Floyd Roger Myers Jr. died on October 29 at the age of 42. The sad news was shared by his mother Renee Trice. The latter confided that his son had heart problems.

The actor was best known for playing the role of Will Smith as a child in the cult TV series The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air in 1992. He starred in the second episode of the 3rd season of the comedy show. We could see a flashback that evokes the character Willie’s youth.

A memorable look

For fans, it is a memorable series that shocked millions of viewers at the time. The series continued for 6 long seasons and 148 episodes between 1990 and 1996.

The story follows Will Smith, a smart 17-year-old. On his mother’s advice, he left Philadelphia and his modest background to live with his aunt and uncle, Banks, in Los Angeles. The goal: to offer him better future prospects.

Set in a luxurious home in Bel Air, the Banks family lives a life of opulence, far from what Will knows. A fan of hip-hop and basketball, he discovered a new world of comfort, good manners… and butler-supplied meals. The clash of cultures and social classes will lead to many situations that are comical and unexpected.

Removed from drawers

After appearing on The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air, Floyd Roger Myers Jr. played Marlon Jackson, Michael’s brother, in the miniseries The Jackson Five in 1992. He also appeared on The Young Americans in 2000 before leaving filming for good. He died on October 29 at the age of 42, leaving behind a 10-year-old daughter.