Brett Gardner and his family enjoyed quality time in paradise before the death of his 14-year-old son, Miller.
The former New York Yankees player and his wife, Jessica Clendenin, announced in a Sunday, March 23, statement released by the MLB team that their youngest son died after “falling ill along with several other family members while on vacation.” Miller “passed away peacefully in his sleep” at the Arenas Del Mar Beachfront & Rainforest Resort in Costa Rica on Friday, March 21.
“We are deeply saddened by this loss, and our hearts go out to the family during this incredibly difficult time,” the resort said in a statement to Us Weekly on Tuesday, March 25. “The factors that led to this tragic incident are unknown, and we are fully cooperating with authorities as they investigate. We remain committed to supporting our guests and staff, prioritizing their well-being and safety, while respecting the privacy of those affected.”
That same day, an official from Costa Rica’s Judicial Investigation Police confirmed to CNN that Miller’s preliminary cause of death was determined to be “asphyxiation due to intoxication related to food poisoning.”
The Arenas Del Mar Beachfront & Rainforest Resort claimed to TMZ Sports on Tuesday that Miller and the Gardner family did not eat at any of the property’s restaurants the day before his death. Food from a local restaurant the family reportedly dined at has been taken for testing and analysis, the Daily Mail reported on Wednesday, March 26.
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