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Matthew Gaudreau GoFundMe Raises $375k in Two Days Since Tragic Death

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Matthew Gaudreau‘s death is inspiring genoristy in others … with many people donating thousands to his widow and soon-to-be born child after his tragic death Thursday.

A GoFundMe has been started in honor of the brother to NHL standout Johnny Gaudreau … with all the proceeds going to his wife Madeline — and, it’s just crossed over the $375k mark.

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The frundraiser’s description explains the money will go toward alleviating the financial burden brought on by Matthew’s sudden passing … though obviously they admit no amount of money will alleviate the family’s grief.

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Part of those expenses will be a baby — named in the fundraiser as Tripp — who, lik we told you, is expected to be born in December.

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As we reported … Matthew and his brother Johnny were cycling on a New Jersey road when cops say a man named Sean Higgins struck and killed the brothers while trying to pass another car.


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Higgins had his first court appearance Friday. He’s accused of two charges of death by auto — and cops allege he told them he had five or six beers before the fatal accident.

As for the Gaudreaus … they’re obviously still reeling from the loss — and, Johnny’s wife put out a couple of emotional social media posts earlier Saturday, thanking the late star for the best years of her life and applauding him for being a great dad.

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Matthew was 29 and Johnny was 31.

RIP

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