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Miller and Brett Gardner.- The body of Miller Gardner — the 14-year-old son of Brett Gardner — has been released to his family.
- Officials released the body back to the family on March 26, the Costa Rican Judicial Investigations Police confirmed.
- The former New York Yankees player's teenage son died unexpectedly in his sleep while the family was on vacation in Costa Rica earlier this month.
Officials in Costa Rica have released the body of 14-year-old Miller Gardner — the son of former New York Yankees player Brett Gardner — to his family.
According to The New York Post, Costa Rican Judicial Investigations Police confirmed that Miller's body was released to his parents on Wednesday, March 26, following his sudden death while the family was vacationing at the Arenas Del Mar Beachfront & Rainforest Resort.
The former MLB player, alongside his wife Jessica, announced the death of their teenage son in a statement on X on March 23.
"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," Brett, 41, and Jessica wrote in the post.
"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," they continued.
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Miller Gardner"Miller was a beloved son and brother and we cannot yet comprehend our life without his infectious smile," Brett and Jessica wrote. "He loved football, baseball, golf, hunting, fishing, his family and his friends. He lived life to the fullest every single day."
The parents added that they were "so thankful" to all who had reached out and were thinking of Miller's teammates and friends "as well as to all other families who have lost a child far too soon as we share their grief."
Miller, his parents and his brother Hunter had been vacationing at the Costa Rican resort when the teen fell ill and died. A cause of death is not yet known, but an official previously confirmed to PEOPLE that they had ruled out asphyxiation.
Samples have been sent to histology, toxicology and neuropathology labs for further testing, and results are expected ...
