The former New York Yankees star, Brett Gardner, and his wife Jessica announced the heartbreaking death of their son on Sunday, Miller. He was 14 years old.
The Gardners said in a statement through the team that Miller died Friday after falling ill during his vacation. Parents said other family members fell ill too. They said they were looking for answers.
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The New York Yankees center player, Brett Gardner, is welcomed after hitting a Home Run solo against the Blue Jays in Rogers Center in Toronto on September 30, 2021. (Dan Hamilton-USA TODAY SPORTS)
“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 Gardner family thanked those who showed them support and asked for intimacy.
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Brett Gardner of New York Yankees directs the bases after hitting a home run against the White Sox from Chicago to the Field of Dreams in Dyersville, Iowa, August 12, 2021. (Jeffrey Becker-USA TODAY SPORTS)
The Yankees also published a statement on Miller’s death.
“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 mourning friends of the loss of Miller, who had a spark in the 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 sustainable support while understanding their desire for intimacy for the moment.”
We don’t know where the Gardner family has spent a vacation.
The New York Yankees Voltger, Brett Gardner, went to the canoe during the Orioles Park Match in Camden Yards in Baltimore on June 12, 2015. (Tommy Gilligan-USA TODAY SPORTS)
Gardner was a voltijouriser for the Yankees for 14 seasons and was part of the team when they won their last title of the World Series in 2009.
He retired after the 2021 season and has been far from baseball since then.
