Johnny Gaudreau’s widow Meredith gives birth seven months after NHL star’s death
NHL star Johnny Gaudreau’s widow Meredith has given birth to their third child, seven months after the hockey player was killed in a bicycle crash.
Johnny and his younger brother Matthew died last year after being struck by a suspected drunk driver while they were riding bikes.
The crash happened one day before they were to be groomsmen in their sister Katie’s wedding, while Matthew and his wife Madeline had already announced their pregnancy.
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“I had our third baby! Another baby boy,” Meredith wrote on Monday.
“Carter Michael Gaudreau — same middle name as his daddy.
“Eight pounds three ounces, 20.5 inches — exact same as his daddy.
“He looks exactly like his daddy too.
“I love you so much my baby! We are going to have so much fun. I can’t wait to give you the best life, my special boy forever.”
The surprise pregnancy followed the birth of their son Johnny Jr in February last year, joining first-born daughter Noa.
“His reaction was just immediately kissing me and hugging me,” Meredith said in her eulogy.
“Noa, our oldest, hasn’t even turned two yet. In less than three years of marriage, we’ve created a family of five.
“It doesn’t even sound possible, but I look at it as the ultimate blessing. How lucky am I to be the mother of John’s three babies?
“Our last one being a blessing and so special despite these difficult circumstances.”
Matthew’s widow Madeline gave birth to son Tripp in December, with the boy given his father’s name as a middle name.
Johnny played for the Columbus Blue Jackets and the Calgary Flames.
Sean Higgins was arrested in connection with the crash.
He was suspected of driving under the influence of alcohol and was charged with two counts of death by auto.
In a court filing in February, attorneys for Higgins argued that he was being unfairly prosecuted and alleged that Johnny and Matthew Gaudreau were more impaired than he was at the time of the crash.
- with NBC
Originally published on 7NEWS Sport
