Kyle Busch Celebrated Son Brexton's 11th Birthday in Final Instagram Post Before His Death: 'Love You Buddy!'
The NASCAR star died hours after his family announced his "severe illness"
Kyle Busch with his wife and son Credit: Samantha Busch/Instagram NEED TO KNOW Kyle Busch wished his son a happy 11th birthday just days before his death at 41 years old The NASCAR champion shares two children, son Brexton and daughter Lennix, with his wife Samantha His family announced his passing hours after saying he was suffering from a severe illness Kyle Busch celebrated his oldest child’s birthday just days before his death. On Thursday, May 21, the two-time NASCAR Cup Series champion died hours after his family announced he was hospitalized with a "severe illness. " He was 41 years old.
Prior to his death, the sports star, who shared two children with his wife Samantha Busch — Brexton Locke , 11, and Lennix Key , 4 — was surrounded by his loved ones as they rang in Brexton’s 11th birthday on Monday, May 18. “Happy Birthday Brexton!!! ” Kyle wrote in a social media tribute to his firstborn.
“Your mom & I are so proud of who you’re turning out to be! ” the proud dad continued. “You’re the best kid on & off the track, you amaze us every day.
Keep doing what you’re doing and there is no limit to what you’ll accomplish! Love you buddy! ” View this post on Instagram His Instagram carousel began with a group photo of him and Samantha, 39, standing with their two kids on a racetrack for a sports car-themed celebration.