Overview

• Miller Gardner, son of former MLB player Brett Gardner, died on March 21, 2025, during a family vacation in Costa Rica after falling ill with severe symptoms alongside his family.
• Costa Rican authorities have ruled out asphyxiation as the cause of death, initially considered due to food intoxication, and are conducting further toxicology and autopsy tests.
• Investigators are testing food samples from a local restaurant where the family dined, as food poisoning remains a primary focus of the investigation.
• Authorities are also examining whether medication administered to Miller for his symptoms the night before his death could have contributed to the tragedy.
• The Gardner family has requested privacy as they grieve and await answers, with full toxicology and autopsy results expected in two to three months.