NASCAR Champion and Motorsports Star Kyle Busch Dies at 41
Key takeaways
- Busch was hospitalized this morning with an unspecified illness.
- After being admitted to a hospital this morning to be treated for an unspecified illness, Busch died this afternoon, according to a joint announcement from his family and NASCAR.
- "A future Hall of Famer, Kyle was a rare talent, one who comes along once in a generation, said the statement.
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Busch was hospitalized this morning with an unspecified illness. Hours later, his family and NASCAR have announced his death.
Sean Gardner|Getty Images Kyle Busch, a famed NASCAR competitor, has died at age 41.The racing star was hospitalized earlier today for treatment of a severe illness but did not recover.His cause of death has not yet been reported.Racing legend and two-time NASCAR Cup champion Kyle Busch has died. He was 41. After being admitted to a hospital this morning to be treated for an unspecified illness, Busch died this afternoon, according to a joint announcement from his family and NASCAR.
"A future Hall of Famer, Kyle was a rare talent, one who comes along once in a generation, said the statement. "He was fierce, he was passionate, he was immensely skilled, and he cared deeply about the sport and fans." Busch drove for Richard Childress Racing.