NASCAR star Kyle Busch dies at 41 after a severe illness, his family says

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May 21, 2026 / 5:56 PM EDT / CBS News

Kyle Busch, a two-time NASCAR Cup Series champion, died Thursday aft being hospitalized with what his household called a "severe illness." He was 41.

"We are devastated to denote the abrupt and tragic passing of Kyle Busch," his family, NASCAR and Richard Childress Racing said successful a associated statement. "Our full NASCAR household is heartbroken by the nonaccomplishment of Kyle Busch. A aboriginal Hall of Famer, Kyle was a uncommon talent, 1 who comes on erstwhile successful a generation."

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