Floyd Roger Myers Jr. dead: Fresh Prince of Bel-Air star dies aged 42

A former child actor best known for his role in the "Fresh Prince of Bel-Air" has died.

The star's heartbroken mother, Renee Trice, confirmed the heartbreaking news to TMZwhile also revealing the cause of death. She told the outlet that her son Floyd died in the early hours of Wednesday after suffering from a heart attack inside his Maryland home.

Renee Trice told TMZ … "Myers passed away in the wee hours of Wednesday morning from a heart attack at his home in Maryland." She told TMZ he suffered 3 prior heart attacks over the course of the last three years. She says she just spoke to her son last night.

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Fans jumped over to X to mourn the loss upon learning of Floyd's passing on Wednesday. One penned: "That's sad news so young felt like life still had chapters left for him," and another typed, "42 is far too young... sending love to his family and fans."

Tragically just weeks before his death he celebrated his daughter's 10th birthday, posting to his Instagram with the caption: "Happy 10th birthday to my baby girl!! The life of the party and always a bright light in the room!! I’m so happy to be your father can’t wait what the next 10yrs will look@like watching you grow!! I love you and we going up all weekend baby girl!! Daddy’s TyTy".

In his personal life, the late actor was a father of four, according to a GoFundMe launched by his sister, Tyree Trice, to cover funeral expenses.

In his family's GoFundMe, Myers is remembered as "a devoted father, loving brother, and friend whose kindness, laughter, and warmth touched everyone he met."

"Roger leaves behind his four beautiful children — Taelyn, Kinsley, Tyler, and Knox — and our loving family is now facing the unimaginable loss of someone who meant everything to us," the GoFundMe reads.

You can donate to the GoFundMe page byclicking here.

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