Overview

• Miller Gardner, son of former New York Yankees player Brett Gardner, died unexpectedly on March 21, 2025, during a family vacation in Costa Rica.
• Costa Rican officials have ruled out asphyxiation as the cause of death after earlier reports suggested it was linked to food intoxication.
• Authorities suspect food intoxication may have played a role, with Miller and other family members reportedly falling ill during their stay at the Arenas Del Mar Beachfront & Rainforest Resort.
• Toxicology and autopsy results are pending and may take two to three months due to high demand for forensic services in Costa Rica.
• The U.S. State Department is monitoring the investigation, while the Gardner family has expressed their grief and requested privacy during this difficult time.