Kyle Busch died of severe pneumonia, sepsis, family says
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Two-time NASCAR champion Kyle Busch died after severe pneumonia progressed into sepsis, according to a statement released by his family Saturday. According to ESPN , the statement said the sudden and severe illness resulted in “rapid and overwhelming associated complications. ” Busch died Thursday at the age of 41.
His family released a statement earlier this week that he had been hospitalized and would be unable to compete in the Coca-Cola 600 at Charlotte Motor Speedway. READ MORE >> 911 call reveals moments before Kyle Busch was rushed to hospital The Busch family is asking for “continued understanding and privacy during this difficult time,” they wrote in the release.