The son of former Yankees star Brett Gardner died from asphyxiation, a new report claims.
Yesterday we reported the tragic news concerning Miller Gardner’s passing after a heartbreaking statement released by Brett and his wife Jessica. Said statement outlined how the 14-year-old had initially felt unwell “‘along with several other family members while on vacation.”
“With heavy hearts, we are saddened to announce the passing of our youngest son, Miller. He was 14 years old and has left us far too soon after falling ill along with several other family members while on vacation,” the teen’s parents said.
“We have so many questions and so few answers at this point, but we do know that he passed away peacefully in his sleep on the morning of Friday, March 21st.”
The devastated family did not share further details as to what sickness Miller had contracted while they were on vacation and asked for privacy as they “mourn his loss and search for healing”.
A new report published in TMZ, however, states that Miller died from asphyxiation at a resort in Costa Rica. The teen was staying at the resort on family vacation when he and others in the group fell seriously ill, as per Inside Edition.
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Local investigators said the teen’s death may have been the result of “possible intoxication after apparently ingesting some food,” according to NBC News.
Juan Pablo Alvarado, an official with Costa Rica’s Judicial Investigative Agency, stated that the preliminary cause of death has yet to be confirmed via autopsy and toxicology analysis.
Miller’s father, Brett, was an outfielder who spent the entirety of his 14-year Major League Baseball career with the Yankees. The 41-year-old played his last game in 2021 and had been using his retirement to spend more time with his family in South Carolina.
The Yankees offered their support for Gardner in a statement.
“Our hearts are heavy, and the Yankees family is filled with grief after learning of the passing of Miller Gardner,” the team said. “Words feel insignificant and insufficient in trying to describe such an unimaginable loss. It wasn’t just Brett who literally grew up in this organization for more than 17 years — so did his wife, Jessica, and their two boys, Hunter and Miller.”
“We grieve with Brett, Jessica, Hunter, and their community of family and friends in mourning the loss of Miller, who had a spark in his eyes, an outgoing and feisty personality, and a warm and loving nature.
“Our love for the Gardner family is unconditional and absolute, and we will offer our enduring support while understanding their desire for privacy at this time.
“May Miller rest in peace.”
