NHL star Johnny GD dies in tragic accident wife announces pregnancy at funeral in a heart-wrenching turn of events Meredith gdo the wife of NHL star Johnny gdo made a heartbreaking announcement during his funeral on Monday through tears she revealed that she is nine weeks pregnant with their third child Johnny GD and his brother Matthew tragically lost their lives in a bike accident in New Jersey where they were struck by an alleged drunk driver as friends family and fans mourned the devastating loss Meredith addressed the gathered mourners with an emotional tribute in less than 3 years of marriage we've built a family of five she said her voice shaking with grief it doesn't even feel real but I see it as an incredible blessing how fortunate am I to be the mother of Jon's three beautiful babies even in the midst of this unimaginable pain Johnny gdo a beloved figure both on and off the ice leaves behind his wife Meredith their one-year-old daughter Noah and their six-month-old son Johnny Jr the couple married in September 2021 and Meredith's announcement of their third child a symbol of Hope amidst tragedy brought tears to those in attendance the hockey world Mourns the loss of a remarkable athlete teammate and father as his legacy lives on through his young family and the countless lives he touched