Teen Son of Ex-Yankee Brett Gardner Dies in Costa Rica: Officials Investigate Asphyxiation

Miller Gardner, the 14-year-old son of former New York Yankees outfielder Brett Gardner, tragically passed away while on vacation with his family in Costa Rica. Authorities suggest he may have died from asphyxiation after possibly ingesting contaminated food.

Officials from Costa Rica’s Judicial Investigation Agency reported Monday that Miller’s body was found in a hotel room in Manuel Antonio, a well-known resort area on the Pacific Coast. The preliminary cause of death is asphyxiation due to a possible intoxication from food ingestion, though an autopsy and toxicology analysis are pending.

Miller’s parents released a heartfelt statement on Sunday, expressing their deep grief over his passing. “Miller was a beloved son and brother, and we cannot yet comprehend our life without his infectious smile. He loved football, baseball, golf, hunting, fishing, his family, and his friends. He lived life to the fullest every single day,” the statement read.

Brett Gardner, who played 14 seasons with the Yankees and helped secure the 2009 World Series championship, has received an outpouring of support from the baseball community.

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