Tragic Loss: Miller Gardner Passes Away at 14

The baseball community is mourning the loss of Miller Gardner, the 14-year-old son of former New York Yankees outfielder, Brett Gardner.The news of his untimely passing has prompted an investigation by Costa Rican authorities, where the Gardner family was vacationing [[1]],[[2]], [[3]].

Costa Rican Authorities Investigate

The Judicial Investigation Agency (OIJ) in Costa Rica is currently conducting an investigation into the circumstances surrounding Miller GardnerS death. Initial reports considered possible suffocation, but authorities have as ruled that out. Juan Pablo Alvarado García, a spokesperson for the OIJ, stated that the investigation is ongoing [[2]].

According to Alvarado García, Miller was discovered in his hotel room in Manuel Antonio, a well-known tourist destination in the Puntarenas province. While his airways were clear, there were signs of vomiting. Relatives who were wiht Miller reported that they had all eaten at a restaurant and later felt ill. The specific restaurant and the identities of the relatives have not been disclosed.

We have many questions and very few answers at this time,but we certainly know that he died peacefully as he slept on the morning of Friday,March 21.

brett and Jessica Gardner, via New York Yankees statement

Search for Answers: Further Analysis Underway

To determine the cause of death, a comprehensive study has been commissioned from the Costa Rican Institute for Research and Teaching in Nutrition and Health (INCIENSA) at the University of Costa Rica (UCR). This study, along with an autopsy and other analyses, is expected to take two to three months to complete.The United States embassy in costa Rica and the State Department have confirmed the death of an American citizen on March 21st but have refrained from providing further details, citing respect for the family’s privacy.

Out of respect for family privacy and loved ones during this arduous time, we have no more comments at the moment.

U.S. State Department Spokesperson

A Life Remembered: Tributes to Miller Gardner

Miller Gardner was a high school football player in South Carolina, proudly wearing number 11, the same number his father sported during his 14-season MLB career with the Yankees. brett Gardner,a celebrated team leader,was a key member of the 2009 World Series-winning team and retired in 2021.

In a statement, Miller’s parents shared their heartfelt sentiments:

Miller was a very dear son and brother, and we still can’t understand our life without his contagious smile. He loved American football, baseball, golf, hunting, fishing, his family and his friends. He lived his life to the fullest every day.

Brett and Jessica Gardner

the New York Yankees organization also released a statement expressing their profound sorrow:

Words seem insignificant and insufficient to describe such unimaginable loss… our love for the Gardner family is unconditional and absolute, and we will offer you our unconditional support, while understanding their desire for privacy at this time. May Miller rest in peace.

New York Yankees Organization