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Sports Community Mourns Johnny Gaudreau and Brother After Tragic Accident

The NHL star and his brother were killed by a suspected drunk driver on the eve of their sister's wedding.

  • Johnny Gaudreau, 31, and his brother Matthew, 29, were struck by a vehicle in New Jersey.
  • The brothers were set to be groomsmen at their sister Katie's wedding the following day.
  • Tributes poured in from across the sports world, including messages from LeBron James and Wayne Gretzky.
  • Johnny Gaudreau's widow, Meredith, shared a heartfelt tribute on social media.
  • The driver, Sean Higgins, has been charged with two counts of vehicular homicide.
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