Floyd Roger Myers Jr. has died

Renee also paid tribute to her son on Facebook, sharing a photo of him with his four children.

She wrote: "This is not suppose to be so."

Myers had previously survived three heart attacks in the last three years.

The actor made his onscreen debut as the younger version of Will Smith's character in The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air before going on to play Marlon Jackson in The Jacksons: An American Dream.

The ABC limited series, which also starred Angela Bassett, Vanessa Williams, and Billy Dee Williams, chronicled the rise of the Jackson family over five decades.

At the time of his death, Myers had been out of the public eye for several decades, with his last role coming in a 2000 episode of Young Americans opposite Ian Somerhalder and Kate Bosworth.

Away from acting, he also co-founded the men's mental health non-profit Fellaship Men's group.

The organisation paid tribute to him on Instagram.

They wrote: "RIP to our good brother @rocwonder one of our co founders. Gone but never will be forgotten.

"The mission will continue in your honour. 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."

The actor's sister, Tyree Trice, has set up a GoFundMe page to raise money for his funeral expenses and remembered her sibling as a "devoted father and loving brother".

She wrote: "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.

"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.

"This fundraiser was created to help relieve some of the financial burden that comes with this sudden tragedy. All funds raised will go toward funeral expenses, supporting his children, and helping us navigate this difficult time as we grieve and adjust.

"No contribution is too small - every donation, share, and word of support makes a difference. Your kindness and generosity mean more to us than words can express.

"From the bottom of our hearts, thank you for standing with our family during this painful time."