Former New York Yankees star Brett Gardner and his wife Jessica announced the heartbreaking death of their son Miller on Sunday. He was 14 years old.
The Gardners said in a statement through the team that Miller passed away Friday after falling ill during the holidays. The parents said the other family members were also sick. They said they were looking for answers.
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Brett Gardner, a fielder at the New York Yankees Center, will be greeted on September 30, 2021 after hitting a solo home run with the Blue Jays at Toronto's Rogers Center. (Dan Hamilton-Usa Today Sports)
“A heartfelt, we are saddened to announce the death of our youngest son, Miller. He was 14 years old and left us as soon as he got sick with other families on vacation,” their statement read. “There are very few questions and answers at this point, but I know that he passed away peacefully on the morning of Friday, March 21st, in sleep.
“Miller is our beloved son and brother, and we still can't understand our lives without his infectious smile. He loved soccer, baseball, golf, hunting, fishing, his family and his friends. He lived his life to the fullest every day.”
The Gardners thanked those who supported them and sought privacy.
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New York Yankees' Brett Gardner runs on base after hitting a home run against the Chicago White Sox at Field of Dreams in Dyersville, Iowa on August 12, 2021. (Jeffrey Becker-Usa Today Sports)
The Yankees also issued a statement regarding Miller's death.
“Our hearts are heavy and the Yankees are filled with sadness after learning that Miller Gardner has passed,” the team said. “I feel that words are insignificant and insufficient to try to explain these unimaginable losses. Brett was not the only one who grew up in this organization for over 17 years, as did his wife Jessica and two boys, Hunter and Miller.”
“We mourn the loss of Brett, Jessica, Hunter and a community of family and friends, who sparked his eyes, and had an extroverted, talented personality and a warm and loving nature.
“Our love for the Gardner family is unconditional and absolute, and we will provide enduring support at this point, understanding their desire for privacy.”
It is unclear where the Gardner family took their vacation.
New York Yankees outfielder Brett Gardner heads out for the dugout at Orioles Park, held at Oriole Park in Camden Yard, Baltimore on June 12, 2015. (Tommy Gilligan-Usa Today Sports)
Gardner was an outfielder for the Yankees for 14 seasons and was with the team in 2009 when he won his final World Series title.
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He retired after the 2021 season and has since left baseball.
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