The 14-year-old son of former New York Yankees participant Brett Gardner was vacationing along with his household in Costa Rica when he abruptly fell in poor health and died in his sleep, in response to the U.S. State Division.
Miller Gardner’s dying was introduced Sunday in a statement by his father and mom, Jessica Gardner, that was launched on the Yankees’ X account.
Brett and Jessica Gardner mentioned their son died in his sleep on Friday whereas on trip, after falling in poor health together with a number of different relations.
The Gardners mentioned their youngest little one “has left us far too quickly.”
This undated photograph posted by the New York Yankees on the social media web site X exhibits 14-year-old Miller Gardner, the son of former Yankees gamers Brett Gardner, who died, Mar. 21, 2025, from a sudden sickness whereas on a household trip.
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On Monday, the U.S. State Division confirmed to ABC Information that Miller Gardner died whereas he was in Costa Rica.
“We are able to affirm the dying of a U.S. citizen in Costa Rica on March 21,” a State Division spokesperson mentioned. “We’re carefully monitoring native authorities’ investigation into the reason for dying. Out of respect for the privateness of the household and family members throughout this troublesome time, we’ve no additional remark at the moment.”
The State Division didn’t say what metropolis the Gardners have been staying in on the time of the teenager’s dying.
“We’ve so many questions and so few solutions at this level, however we do know that he handed away peacefully in his sleep on the morning of Friday, March twenty first,” the assertion from Gardner and his spouse learn. “Miller was a beloved son and brother and we can’t but comprehend our life with out his infectious smile. He cherished soccer, baseball, golf, looking, fishing, his household and his buddies. He lived life to the fullest each single day.”
The couple additionally expressed deep gratitude for the help and encouragement they’ve acquired.
Brett Gardner (far proper) poses on this undated photograph along with his spouse, Jessica, and sons, Miller (subsequent to his father) and Hunter (far left).
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“We’re assured our religion, household, and buddies will assist us navigate this unimaginable loss,” the Gardners wrote within the assertion. “Our prayers exit to Miller’s teammates and buddies, in addition to to all different households who’ve misplaced a toddler far too quickly as we share their grief. Please respect our needs for privateness as we mourn and seek for therapeutic.”
Along with Miller, Brett and Jessica Gardner additionally share an older son, Hunter Gardner.
Brett Gardner, a former outfielder, spent his whole 14-season MLB profession with the Yankees. He was named an American League All-Star in 2015 and gained a Golden Glove Award in 2016, and was a part of the workforce that gained the World Collection in 2009, only one yr after making his main league debut. He retired following the 2021 season.
Brett Gardner #11 of the New York Yankees in motion towards the Tampa Bay Rays at Yankee Stadium on October 03, 2021 in New York Metropolis. New York Yankees defeated the Tampa Bay Rays 1-0. (Picture by Mike Stobe/Getty Pictures)
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Within the wake of the information of Miller Gardner’s dying, the Yankees shared a separate statement on Facebook, providing “unconditional and absolute” like to the Gardner household, whereas additionally acknowledging their want for privateness throughout this troublesome time.
“Phrases really feel insignificant and inadequate in attempting to explain such an unimaginable loss,” the Yankees’ assertion reads. “It wasn’t simply Brett who actually grew up on this group for greater than 17 years — so did his spouse, Jessica, and their two boys, Hunter and Miller.”
“We grieve with Brett, Jessica, Hunter and their neighborhood of household and buddies in mourning the lack of Miller, who had a spark in his eyes, an outgoing and feisty persona, and a heat and loving nature,” the assertion added.
“Might Miller relaxation in peace,” the assertion concludes.
