NEW YORK — Miller Gardner, the teenage son of ex-Yankees outfielder Brett Gardner, died Friday, the family announced.
“He was 14 years old and has left us far too soon after falling ill along with several other family members while on vacation,” the statement, posted Sunday to the New York Yankees social media, said.
Miller Gardner died Friday morning “peacefully in his sleep,” according to the statement. The family is asking for privacy at this time.
“Miller was a beloved son and brother and we cannot yet comprehend our life without his infectious smile,” the statement continued. “He loved football, baseball, golf, hunting, fishing, his family and his friends. He lived life to the fullest every single day.”
Statement from Brett and Jessica Gardner: 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. We have so many… pic.twitter.com/lBCBVmKGUe
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The Yankees said in the post to social media the organization is “filled with grief” after learning of his death.
“Our love for the Gardner family is unconditional and absolute, and we will offer our enduring support while understanding their desire for privacy at this time,” the statement said. It continued to describe him as someone who had “a spark in his eyes, an outgoing and feisty personality, and a warm and loving nature.”
Miller Gardner played football for a South Carolina school last fall and wore the No. 11 — the same number his father wore while playing with the Yankees, according to ESPN. He scored a touchdown, then.
Brett Gardner was a Yankees outfielder for 14 seasons and retired after the 2021 season, according to ESPN.
No other information is available at this time.