New details have emerged surrounding the tragic death of the 14-year-old Mirror Gardner.
Miller Gardner, son of a former New York Yankees outfielder Brett GardnerHe unexpectedly passed away on a holiday with his family in Costa Rica on the morning of Friday, March 21st.
Article continues under the ad
The medical team confirmed that Brett Gardner’s son had been CPR for over 30 minutes before his death in Costa Rica

Dr. Kevin Ganon, who helps oversee both Manuel Antonio’s emergency care and QUEPOS emergency care, is People Magazine It was Manuel Antonio Emergency Care team that responded to the emergency at Arenas Del Mar Beachfront & Rainforest Resort, where the Gardner family was staying.
Although Ganon was not a doctor in treatment, he confirmed that his team “can perform advanced life support CPR on the site, but there was not much that could be done for him.”
Ganon said Miller had no response when the healthcare workers arrived and CPR was administered for more than 30 minutes.
Article continues under the ad
Doctors say Miller Gardner “had no vital signs” when he arrived amidst symptoms of the illness.

He added that Miller “died clinically when we arrived” and that “we responded to patients without vital signs and had no vital signs when we arrived.”
Ganon also said that Miller had not been previously handled in any of the facilities he helped run, saying, “We have no records of him at all.”
The exact cause of the death has not been determined, but Ganon confirmed that Miller and his family were experiencing “gastrointestinal symptoms” while on the trip. Although he did not elaborate, the American College of Gastrointestinal Intestinal Symptoms list common GI symptoms such as “heartburn, indigestion/indigestion, bloating, and constipation.”
Article continues under the ad
Miller Gardner’s death resort says his family didn’t eat on site

In a statement peoplea representative from Arenas Del Mar Beachfront & Rainforest Resort, said the hotel is “completely working with the authorities during the investigation.”
“We are committed to prioritizing their well-being and safety while supporting our guests and staff and respecting the privacy of those affected,” the resort’s statement read.
The resort also revealed that “family did not eat at the Arena del Mar restaurant for lunch or dinner the day before.”
They added that the property passed a health test from Costa Rica’s Ministry of Health, which won 98.5 out of 100 on March 14th. The resort emphasized that staff are not allowed to provide medication to guests.
Article continues under the ad
Costa Rican officials rule out suffocation from Miller Gardner’s death

On March 25, Juan Pablo Alvarado Garcia, an official at the Costa Rica Judicial Investigation Agency, confirmed that “the preliminary ruling ruled out asphyxiation as the cause of death.”
He further explained, “When I looked at the body, no macro-level abnormalities were observed in the respiratory ducts.”
Article continues under the ad
Brett Gardner’s son Miller’s autopsy was delayed amid a surge in gang violence in Costa Rica

Miller was found to be unresponsive in bed at Manuel Antonio’s Aries del Mar resort during his family holiday last Friday. Authorities say several members of the Gardner family, including Miller, fell ill the night before after eating at a nearby restaurant. The initial speculation pointed out that food poisoning was a possible cause.
Juan Pablo Alvarado Garcia, a spokesman for the Costa Rica Judicial Research Agency, said Daily Mail Although autopsies have already been performed, the backlog of cases, which has led to an increase in the country’s homicide rate, has slowed the timeline of results. “We’re hiking murders because these drug gangs fight for the territory and all of them require an autopsy,” said Alvarado Garcia. “That’s the reality.”
Once considered one of Central America’s most stable and peaceful tourist destinations, Costa Rica has seen a dramatic rise in gang-related violence in recent years. In 2023 alone, more than 900 murders were reported, marking the country’s record high.