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\n Related: <\/span>Johnny and Matthew Gaudreau\u2018s Parents Were Hospitalized After Their Deaths<\/span><\/a>
\n\t\t<\/h3>\n<\/p><\/div>\n\n\t\t\tJohnny and Matthew Gaudreau\u2018s parents, Guy and Jane, were reportedly hospitalized hours after their sons were killed by an alleged drunk driver. The Athletic published new details about how the Gaudreau family reportedly reacted after NHL star Johnny and his brother, Matthew, were killed while cycling near Oldmans Township, New Jersey, in August 2024. (Johnny [\u2026]\t\t<\/p>\n<\/div>\n
Johnny, a star for the NHL\u2019s Columbus Blue Jackets, and his brother, Matthew Gaudreau<\/strong>, were struck and killed by an alleged drunk driver while they were riding bicycles in Oldmans Township, New Jersey, on August 29, 2024, the night before their younger sister, Katie Gaudreau<\/strong>, was scheduled to get married. Johnny was 31 years old, while Matthew was 29.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\nMeredith and Johnny share daughter Noa<\/strong>, 2, and sons Johnny<\/strong>, 18 months, and Carter<\/strong>, who was born in April. At Johnny and Matthew\u2019s memorial service in September 2024, Meredith revealed she was pregnant with Carter.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\nDuring an interview with Good Morning America<\/i><\/a> earlier this month, Meredith reflected on the final words she said to Johnny.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n\u201cI just said to John that I would take care of our kids,\u201d Meredith said, while wiping away tears. \u201cI thanked him for such a great life.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\nMeredith was joined by Matthew\u2019s widow, Madeline Gaudreau<\/strong>, for the interview. Madeline gave birth to the couple\u2019s first baby, son Tripp<\/strong>, in December 2024.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\nIn an essay published via the The<\/i> Players Tribune<\/i><\/a> in June, Meredith said she was \u201ckeeled over for days sick to my stomach\u201d after learning of the brothers\u2019 deaths.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n\u201cIt\u2019s completely indescribable,\u201d Meredith wrote. \u201dThe only person who can relate to me is my own sister-in-law. I see her and my heart breaks for her.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\nMeredith pieced together details from that fateful day, explaining she first heard something was wrong from the brothers\u2019 younger sister, who was preparing to walk down the aisle. (Katie eventually married Devin Joyce<\/strong><\/a> last month.)<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\nThank You!<\/h3>\n
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Meredith and Johnny share daughter Noa<\/strong>, 2, and sons Johnny<\/strong>, 18 months, and Carter<\/strong>, who was born in April. At Johnny and Matthew\u2019s memorial service in September 2024, Meredith revealed she was pregnant with Carter.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n During an interview with Good Morning America<\/i><\/a> earlier this month, Meredith reflected on the final words she said to Johnny.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n \u201cI just said to John that I would take care of our kids,\u201d Meredith said, while wiping away tears. \u201cI thanked him for such a great life.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n Meredith was joined by Matthew\u2019s widow, Madeline Gaudreau<\/strong>, for the interview. Madeline gave birth to the couple\u2019s first baby, son Tripp<\/strong>, in December 2024.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n In an essay published via the The<\/i> Players Tribune<\/i><\/a> in June, Meredith said she was \u201ckeeled over for days sick to my stomach\u201d after learning of the brothers\u2019 deaths.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n \u201cIt\u2019s completely indescribable,\u201d Meredith wrote. \u201dThe only person who can relate to me is my own sister-in-law. I see her and my heart breaks for her.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n Meredith pieced together details from that fateful day, explaining she first heard something was wrong from the brothers\u2019 younger sister, who was preparing to walk down the aisle. (Katie eventually married Devin Joyce<\/strong><\/a> last month.)<\/span><\/p>\n You have successfully subscribed.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\nThank You!<\/h3>\n
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