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Kyle Busch, two-time Nascar champion, dies aged 41

Nascar says it is ‘heartbroken’ to share news of Busch’s death after he was hospitalized with a severe illness

Kyle Busch, two-time Nascar champion, dies aged 41

TL;DR

  • Kyle Busch, a two-time Nascar Cup Series champion, has died at 41.
  • Nascar confirmed his death after he was hospitalized with a severe illness.
  • He had recently struggled with a sinus cold exacerbated by racing conditions.
  • Busch won championships in 2015 and 2019 and held records for the most wins across Nascar's national series.
  • He is survived by his wife, Samantha, and children Brexton and Lennix.