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Nascar champion Kyle Busch died of pneumonia and sepsis, family says
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- Kayla Epstein Getty Images Nascar champion Kyle Busch died after severe pneumonia progressed into sepsis, his family has said in a statement released to The Athletic.
- A medical evaluation showed the illness resulted "in rapid and overwhelming associated complications," the statement said.
- Busch died suddenly aged 41 on Thursday after what his family had described as a "severe illness".
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Kayla Epstein Getty Images Nascar champion Kyle Busch died after severe pneumonia progressed into sepsis, his family has said in a statement released to The Athletic.
A medical evaluation showed the illness resulted "in rapid and overwhelming associated complications," the statement said.
Busch died suddenly aged 41 on Thursday after what his family had described as a "severe illness".
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