Former New York Yankees star Brett Gardner’s son Miller died while the family were on vacation in Costa Rica, it has been revealed.
Gardner and his wife Jessica announced the tragic death of their 14-year-old son over the weekend, explaining that he had fallen ill ‘along with several other family members’ on the vacation before his passing.
According to Inside Edition, the US Embassy of Costa Rica has confirmed that Miller passed away at a resort in the country. His cause of death has not yet been revealed.
DailyMail.com has contacted the US Embassy of Costa Rica for more information.
In their statement on Sunday, Brett and Jessica said ‘so many questions remain’ regarding Miller’s sudden death.
‘With heavy hearts we are saddened to announce the passing of our youngest son, Miller,’ they said.
Ex-Yankees star Brett Gardner’s son Miller died while the family were on vacation in Costa Rica
Gardner and wife Jessica announced the death of their 14-year-old son over the weekend
‘He was 14 years old and has left us far too soon after falling ill along with several other family members while on vacation.
‘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.’
Gardner, 41, played 14 seasons with the Yankees between 2008 and 2021 and was part of their 2009 World Series-winning outfit. He was said to be highly respected within the organization and forged close ties with the likes of Aaron Judge.
Last year, Miller was seen playing football for his high school in South Carolina. He caught a pass before running in for a touchdown – all while wearing No 11, the number worn by his father during his baseball career.
Yankees icons Aaron Boone and Joe Girardi have been left heartbroken by the tragic news of his death.
‘We talk about being family all the time and even though Brett’s been gone for a few years, that doesn’t stop,’ Boone, the team’s current manager, told reporters, via the New York Post. ‘A lot of people in there [the clubhouse] that know that family intimately. It’s a very tough day and very tough news.’
‘As best we can, we’ll be praying for the Gardner family and where we can, offering support,’ he added. ‘That’s kind of the unimaginable that unfortunately that’s where we are with it. Very sad. Very tough.’
YES Network’s play-by-play man Michael Kay announced Miller’s passing during the Yankees’ Grapefruit League game against the Tampa Bay Rays on Sunday, which Girardi – who managed Gardner for a decade in New York – was commentating on at the time.
Gardner played 14 years with the Yankees and was in their 2009 World Series-winning team
‘You get to know their kids, and they get to know yours,’ Boone’s predecessor said. ‘It hits hard. I am just devastated for Brett and Jessica.’
The Yankees also released a statement on the tragedy.
‘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.’
