Miller Gardner, the 14 -year -old son of the former Yankees voltiseur, Brett, died of asphyxiation “after a possible poisoning after apparently ingested food,” an official of the Costa Rica Judicial Investigation told NBC.
Reports circulated earlier during the day that the family was on vacation in the country of Central American last week when Miller fell ill and died.
The State Department declared in a statement to PK Press Club Digital that local officials were investigating a death on March 21 in Costa Rica – on the same day, Miller Gardner died.
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Brett Gardner (11) by New York Yankees, Brett Gardner (11), directs the bases after hitting a Home Run against the White Sox in Chicago during the sixth round in the field of dreams. (Jeffrey Becker / USA TODAY SPORTS)
PK Press Club Digital contacted the aforementioned agency for additional comments but has not yet heard.
Gardner and his family announced Miller’s death in a statement on Sunday.
“With heavy hearts, we are saddened to announce the death of our youngest son, Miller. He was 14 years old and left us far too early after having fallen ill with several other family members on vacation,” said their declaration. “We have so many questions and so few answers at this stage, but we know that he died peacefully in his sleep on the morning of Friday, March 21.
“Miller was a beloved son and brother and we cannot yet understand our life without his contagious smile. He loved football, baseball, golf, hunting, fishing, family and friends. He has lived life as much as possible every day.”
The Yankees also published a statement on Miller’s death.
The New York Yankees left the Brett Gardner field player (11) and manager Aaron Boone (17) in a match against the Rays of Tampa Bay in Tropicana Field. (Kim Klement / USA TODAY SPORTS)
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“Our hearts are heavy and the Yankees family is filled with sorrow after learning of Miller Gardner’s death,” said the team. “The words seem insignificant and insufficient to try to describe such an unimaginable loss. It is not only Brett who has literally grew up in this organization for over 17 years – his wife, Jessica, and their two boys, Hunter and Miller.”
“We cry with Brett, Jessica, Hunter, and their family of family and friends in mourning the loss of Miller, who had a spark in his eyes, an extroverted and fiery personality, and a warm and loving nature.” Our love for the Gardner family is unconditional and absolute, and we will offer our lasting support while understanding their desire for intimacy at that time. “”
Brett Gardner (11) from New York Yankees, Brett Gardner (11), walks after the top of the first round against the Orioles of Baltimore at Oriole Park in Camden Yards. (Tommy Gilligan / USA TODAY SPORTS)
Gardner was a voltiseur for Yankees for 14 seasons and was part of the team when they won their last World Series title in 2009; He spent his entire career in the Bronx, for the last time in 2021.
