What is Kyle Busch's cause of death? NASCAR legend passes at 41
Kyle Busch died at the age of 41 after a decorated NASCAR career. Here's what we know about his cause of death.
Decorated NASCAR driver Kyle Busch died on Thursday, May 21. He was 41. The motorsport series announced the news in a statement.
While Busch's cause of death is not immediately known, the racing star was hospitalized this week with a "severe illness. " He was preparing to race in the the Coca-Cola 600 , which is on Sunday, May 24. Earlier this month, he was heard on team radio at Watkins Glen talking with the team doctor and was battling a sinus cold.
Busch's family, Richard Childress Racing and NASCAR released a joint statement. “We are devastated to announce the sudden and tragic passing of Kyle Busch," they said. “Our entire NASCAR family is heartbroken by the loss of Kyle Busch.
A future Hall of Famer, Kyle was a rare talent, one who comes along once in a generation. He was fierce, he was passionate, he was immensely skilled and he cared deeply about the sport and fans. Throughout a career that spanned more than two decades, Kyle set records in national series wins, won championships at NASCAR’s highest level and fostered the next generation of drivers as an owner in the Truck Series.