2024-09-10 23:03:14
US ice hockey professional Johnny Gaudreau recently died in a car accident. At the funeral, his widow announced that she is pregnant.
On August 29, Johnny Gaudreau died in a tragic accident: The US ice hockey star was hit by a car while riding his bike. His brother Matthew was also killed in the accident. A heavy loss for family and friends, who had to say goodbye at the funeral on Monday. What is particularly tragic is that the athlete would have become a father for the third time next year.
As reported by the British newspaper “Daily Mail” among others, Johnny Gaudreau’s widow gave a touching speech at the memorial service and created a moment of surprise: “We are actually a family of five.” She explained: “I am in my ninth week of pregnancy with our third baby. It was a total surprise.” The 31-year-old was very happy when he found out about it. “John was beaming and so excited,” she recalled. Despite the difficult circumstances, the baby was “a blessing and so special.”
Johnny and Meredith Gaudreau were married three years ago, and a year later their daughter, Noa, was born. Their second son was born about seven months ago.
After his death, Johnny Gaudreau’s wife posted a touching post about him and his fatherly qualities. “The absolute best dad in the world. So caring and loving. The best partner to navigate parenthood with. John never missed a single appointment. He was the best at rocking the baby to sleep and Noa’s favorite. I love how much she looks like him,” she wrote and promised: “We will make you proud. We love you so much, daddy!”
Meredith Gaudreau received a lot of sympathy and comfort in the comments section. “I am so sorry. I think of your family every day. I send you love and, above all, strength,” wrote one user. “What a terrible loss. We will miss him very much too,” reads another comment.
Another person commented: “What happened to your whole family, but especially to you and your sister-in-law, breaks my heart. I hope you can support each other.” Johnny Gaudreau and his brother died one day before their sister’s wedding. The two were supposed to be witnesses at the wedding.