Former Yankees outfielder Brett Gardner And his family is saddened by the tragedy. March 23, 2025, Brett and his wife Jessica Gardnerhas issued a statement announcing his son Mirror GardnerDeath. As a result, widespread concern spread that he may have died suddenly, as he realized that his parents had died “peacefully” while he was sleeping on March 21, 2025.
After the Gardners announced Miller’s untimely death, the Yankees issued a statement via X (formerly known as Twitter).
“The words feel insignificant and insufficient to try to explain such an unimaginable loss,” the team’s statement continued. “Brett wasn’t the only one who literally grew up in this organization for over 17 years, as did his wife Jessica and their two boys, Hunter and Miller. At this point, he was enduring support, understanding his desire for privacy.
Below, read the latest information on Miller’s untimely death to learn more about young athletes.
Miller, the 14-year-old son of former New York Yankees outfielder Brett Gardner, died sick along with several other families on vacation. @TREVORLAULT Report. https://t.co/q8l31mkei3 pic.twitter.com/o6mfbtga41
– Good Morning America (@gma) March 24, 2025
How many children does Brett Gardner have?
Brett is the father of two sons, Hunter and Miller Gardner.
What happened to Brett Gardner’s son Miller?
According to an official statement from Brett and his wife Jessica, Miller passed away while on vacation with his family.
“A heartfelt, we are saddened to announce the death of our youngest son, Miller,” the statement read. “He was 14 and left us as soon as he got sick with some other family members on vacation.”
Brett and Jessica also pointed out that they “have had very few questions and answers at this point,” adding that Miller “he passed away peacefully in his sleep on the morning of Friday, March 21st.”
Like his father, Miller was an avid athlete and, according to a statement from his parents, loved soccer, baseball, golf, hunting and fishing.
“Miller is our beloved son and brother, and we still can’t understand our lives without his infectious smile… He lived his life to the fullest every day,” Gardner’s statement read. “We are very grateful to all of us who reached out to provide support and encouragement during this challenging time and are confident that we will help our faith, family and friends navigate this unimaginable loss.
Miller Gardner’s death
Gardner requested privacy in their statements and did not specify how their son died at such a young age.
Suffocation was ruled out as a cause of death by Costa Rican officials, according to CNN. The outlet reported that Gardner had taken a vacation in Manuel Antonio, and the whole family fell ill due to food poisoning. Costa Rica’s Judicial Investigation Police (OIJ) has informed CNN that they are still waiting for an official toxicology report.
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