Johnny Gaudreau's family released a heartbreaking statement after his death

Charles Curtis

30 August 2024 at 1:33 pm·1-min read

FILE: According to reports, Johnny Gaudreau of the Columbus Blue Jackets was killed after being struck by a vehicle. COLUMBUS, OHIO - JANUARY 2: Johnny Gaudreau #13 of the Columbus Blue Jackets warms up prior to the start of the game against the Boston Bruins at Nationwide Arena on January 2, 2024 in Columbus, Ohio. (Photo by Kirk Irwin/Getty Images) ORG XMIT: 776033787 ORIG FILE ID: 1895740047

The world continues to mourn Johnny Gaudreau after the death of the Columbus Blue Jackets star and his brother Matthew on Thursday night in a reported car accident while they were biking in New Jersey.

Jim Gaudreau, the uncle for both Gaudreaus, released a statement on behalf of the family that's just heartbreaking.

"Last night we lost two husbands, two fathers, two sons, two brothers, two sons and brothers in law, two nephews, two cousins, two family members, two teammates, two friends, but truly two amazing humans," it said.

It went on to say that they had received "messages of love" and that they were appreciative.

Here's the full statement:

Statement from Matthew and Johnny’s uncle https://t.co/8mBI9nOiHi
— Michael Russo (@RussoHockey) August 30, 2024

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