Olympic champion Bode Miller has faced tragedy.

Bode Miller and Morgan Beck

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Olympic champion Bode Miller shocked by the death of his eight month old daughter. The tragedy happened at the party, where American athlete came along with his wife, Morgan Beck, and their two children: son Nash and daughter Emeline. For some time, the parents are distracted and the baby disappeared from their sight. Miller rushed to find the little girl and found her at the bottom of the pool. Unfortunately, doctors were unable to revive Emelin.

Bode Miller children: Nash and Emeline

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“We are more than devastated. Our little Emmy passed away yesterday. I never thought that we will experience such pain. Her love, her light, her soul will not be forgotten. Our little girl loved life. Our family asks for privacy at this painful time,” Bode wrote in the social network. The press service of the police stated that the circumstances of the death of the girl will be investigated.

Last year Miller completed a career. Just behind him are dozens of victories. In 2010, the skier failed to win Olympic gold, he is also a 4x world champion and double world Cup winner in the overall standings.