Johnny Gaudreau's Wife Meredith Shares How She Learned of NHL Star's Death
- Johnny Gaudreau and his younger brother Matthew Gaudreau died on August 29, 2024, when a suspected drunk driver struck them while they were bicycling in New Jersey.
- Meredith Gaudreau received the devastating news of her husband’s death in a phone call and described the overwhelming shock she felt while expecting their third child, a pregnancy she had shared with Johnny just a week prior.
- Meredith wrote an emotional essay for The Players' Tribune expressing gratitude for Johnny as her best friend and father of their three children, and she praised the support from their family, hockey, and sports communities.
- In her essay, Meredith expressed gratitude for the incredible years she shared, extended heartfelt wishes to Johnny on his inaugural Father's Day as a dad to three children, and paid tribute to Matthew's wife Madeline, who welcomed their baby four months after his passing.
- The tragedy led to an outpouring of support, including a special tribute from the NHL club Johnny had played for most recently in Columbus, while Meredith continues to honor his memory and care for their children as she navigates the healing process.
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Widow of NHL Star Recounts the 'Indescribable' in an Essay
Last summer, NHL star Johnny Gaudreau and his younger brother, Matthew, were struck and killed while riding their bikes in rural New Jersey, where the family had gathered for the wedding of their sister. Johnny's wife, Meredith, was expecting their third child at the time, and she has now written...
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