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Former New York Yankees star Brett Gardner and his wife Jessica announced on Sunday the heartbreaking death of their son, Miller. He was 14 years old.
The Gardners said in a statement through the team that Miller died on Friday after getting sick while on vacation. The parents said other family members fell ill too. They said they were in search of answers.
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New York Yankees center fielder Brett Gardner is greeted after hitting a solo home run against the Blue Jays at Rogers Centre in Toronto, Sept. 30, 2021. (Dan Hamilton-USA Today Sports)
"With heavy hearts we are saddened to announce the passing of our youngest son, Miller. He was 14 years old and has left us far too soon after falling ill along with several other family members while on vacation," their statement read. "We have so many questions and so few answers at this point, but we do know that he passed away peacefully in his sleep on the morning of Friday, March 21st.
"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 Gardner family thanked those who have shown support for them and asked for privacy.
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New York Yankees' Brett Gardner runs the bases after hitting a home run against the Chicago White Sox at Field of Dreams in Dyersville, Iowa, on Aug. 12, 2021. (Jeffrey Becker-USA Today Sports)
The Yankees also released a statement on the
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