Miller's death, which took place on March 21, came after he fell seriously ill alongside several other family members, as noted in a statement from the Gardner family released via the Yankees. They mentioned that he "passed away peacefully in his sleep." Following his demise, a toxicology report indicated dangerously high levels of carboxyhemoglobin in his blood—64 percent, substantially above the lethal threshold of 50 percent, according to Randall Zúñiga, the director of the Costa Rica Judicial Investigation Agency.
The authorities disclosed that the family was staying at a resort in Manuel Antonio, known for its scenic beaches along Costa Rica’s central Pacific coast. There was speculation that carbon monoxide contamination might have emanated from machinery located next to their room. While various medical tests were conducted post-mortem—none revealing substance abuse—the autopsy confirmed signs of carbon monoxide poisoning.
The renowned player, Brett Gardner, who played for the Yankees from 2008 to 2021, expressed his family's love for Miller, mentioning his passions for sports, fishing, and spending time with loved ones. The Gardner family resides in South Carolina, and they have another son, Hunter, aged 16. The resort, Arenas Del Mar Beachfront & Rainforest Resort, has not commented on the toxicology findings. This tragic incident was marked by a moment of silence at Yankee Stadium during the recent opening-day game against the Milwaukee Brewers.
The authorities disclosed that the family was staying at a resort in Manuel Antonio, known for its scenic beaches along Costa Rica’s central Pacific coast. There was speculation that carbon monoxide contamination might have emanated from machinery located next to their room. While various medical tests were conducted post-mortem—none revealing substance abuse—the autopsy confirmed signs of carbon monoxide poisoning.
The renowned player, Brett Gardner, who played for the Yankees from 2008 to 2021, expressed his family's love for Miller, mentioning his passions for sports, fishing, and spending time with loved ones. The Gardner family resides in South Carolina, and they have another son, Hunter, aged 16. The resort, Arenas Del Mar Beachfront & Rainforest Resort, has not commented on the toxicology findings. This tragic incident was marked by a moment of silence at Yankee Stadium during the recent opening-day game against the Milwaukee Brewers.
