Who are Floyd Roger Myers Jr.’s children? All to know as family to continue Fresh Prince of Bel-Air star's business after his death at 42

Floyd Roger Myers Jr. dies at 42 (image via @fellashipmensgroup on Instagram)
Floyd Roger Myers Jr. dies at 42 (image via @fellashipmensgroup on Instagram))

Floyd Roger Myers Jr. had four children, Taelyn, Kinsley, Tyler, and Knox, according to a GoFundMe campaign page launched by his sister, Tyree Trice.

Floyd's mother, Renee Trice, speaking to TMZ, noted that the former child actor had started his own air duct cleaning company, which he considered his greatest accomplishment outside of his family. Trice added that his four children will continue his legacy and take over the business.

Tyree, while describing Floyd Roger Myers Jr.'s death on the campaign page, said,

"It is with heavy hearts that we share the unexpected passing of my beloved brother Floyd Roger Myers Jr, who tragically left us today after a sudden heart attack. He was a devoted father, loving brother, and friend whose kindness, laughter, and warmth touched everyone he met."

While talking about Myers' family, Tyree said,

"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."

Tyree explained that all the funds raised from the fundraiser will be used to support his children. The fundraiser has raised $8,821 of its $30,000 goal as of October 30.


More about Floyd Roger Myers. Jr's death

Floyd Roger Myers Jr. died on October 29 at 42 after suffering a major heart attack at his home in Maryland. His mother, Renee Trice, first broke the news to TMZ.

Floyd Roger Myers Jr. was best known for playing the younger versions of Will Smith and Marlon Jackson on The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air and The Jacksons: An American Dream. Myers was 9 when he first appeared on the third season of Fresh Prince, titled, Will Gets Committed.

Myers did not continue his acting career, and his only other acting role credited on IMDb was as a student in an episode of the WB series Young Americans in 2000.

Floyd Roger Myers Jr. also co-founded the non-profit Fellaship Men's Group, which offers workshops, wellness programs, and service opportunities for men who are looking to reconnect with their purpose.

On their website, Fellaship Men's Group notes that they "offer wellness programs, healing circles, workshops, and service opportunities that help men reconnect with their purpose and redefine what strength truly means."

The organization in a social media post mourned his death and said,

"Rip to our good brother @rocwonder one of our co founders. Gone but never will be forgotten. 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."

Renee, while speaking to TMZ, also mentioned that Floyd Roger Myers Jr. had previously suffered three heart attacks in the past three years and that she spoke to him just hours before his passing.

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Edited by Yesha Srivastava