Overview

• Miller Gardner, son of former Yankees player Brett Gardner, died in his sleep on March 21, 2025, during a family vacation in Costa Rica.
• Preliminary investigations by Costa Rica's Judicial Investigation Police suggest asphyxiation caused by possible food poisoning as the cause of death.
• Several family members, including Miller, fell ill during their stay at the Arenas Del Mar Beachfront & Rainforest Resort in Manuel Antonio.
• An autopsy and toxicology tests are still underway to confirm the exact cause of death, with U.S. State Department officials monitoring the case.
• The Gardner family has received widespread support from the baseball community and fans while requesting privacy during this period of mourning.