Miller Gardner, 14-year-old son A former Yankee outfielder Brett, an official from the Costa Rica judicial investigative agency, told NBC that a former Yankee outfielder Brett, died after suffocation.
Report distributed earlier that day, the family was Vacations in Central America Last week, Miller fell ill and died.
The State Department said in a statement to Fox News Numbers that local officials are investigating the death in Costa Rica on March 21, the same day that Miller Gardner died.
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The New York Yankees’ home run against the Chicago White Sox in the sixth inning The home run against the Chicago White Sox, left outfielder Brett Gardner (11) competes at the base. (Jeffrey Becker/US Sports Today)
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Gardner and his family announced Miller’s death in a statement Sunday.
“We are sad with a heavy heart to announce the death of our youngest son, Miller. He is 14 years old and has left us after he fell ill with several other family members on vacation,” their statement read. “We have many questions at the moment, and few answers, but we do know that he passed away peacefully during his sleep on Friday, March 21.
“Miller is a beloved son and brother, and without his smile we still can’t understand our lives. He loves football, baseball, golf, hunting, fishing, his family and his friends. He lives a fulfilling life every day.”
The Yankees also issued a statement about Miller’s death.
The New York Yankees left outfielder Brett Gardner (11) and manager Aaron Boone (17) during a match against Tropicana Field’s Tampa Bay Rays. (Kim Klement/US Today’s Sports)
“Our hearts are heavy, and the Yankees are filled with sadness after learning about the death of Miller Gardner,” the team said. “Vocabulary feels trivial and inadequate in trying to describe this unimaginable loss. Not only Brett grew up in the organization for more than 17 years, but also his wife Jessica and their two boys, Hunter and Hunter and Miller.”
“We are saddened by the community of Brett, Jessica, Hunter and their family and friends to mourn the lost Miller, whose eyes have sparks, an extrovert and fulfilling personality and a passionate and loving nature.” Our love for the Gardner family is unconditional and absolute, and we will provide them with lasting support during this time while understanding their desire for privacy during this time. ”
The New York Yankees left fielder Brett Gardner (11) walking to the canoe after the first inning against the Baltimore Orioles in the Camden Yards. (Tommy Gilligan/USA Today campaign)
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Gardner was a Yankees outfielder for 14 seasons and they joined the team when they won the last one World Contest 2009 title; he spent his entire career with the Bronx, playing football for the last time in 2021.
Fox News’s Ryan Gaydos contributed to the report.
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