911 call reveals Kyle Busch was coughing up blood, short of breath day before death
Kyle Busch, a two-time NASCAR Cup Series champion, died at the age of 41 after being hospitalized with a severe illness. A 911 call revealed that he was coughing up blood and experiencing shortness of breath the day before his death. His passing has left a significant impact on the racing community, with tributes highlighting his talent and passion for the sport.
- ▪Kyle Busch was found coughing up blood and short of breath at a General Motors training facility in North Carolina.
- ▪He was hospitalized with a severe illness, but the specific cause of death has not been disclosed.
- ▪Busch had recently struggled with a sinus cold and had requested medical assistance during a race just days before his death.
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U.S. news911 call reveals Kyle Busch was coughing up blood, short of breath day before deathThe 41-year-old, two-time NASCAR Cup Series champion died Thursday after being hospitalized with a severe illness, his family said.Listen to this article with a free account00:0000:00Add NBC News to GoogleNASCAR star Kyle Busch dead at age 4101:08Get more newsLiveonShareAdd NBC News to GoogleMay 22, 2026, 2:07 PM EDTBy Corky SiemaszkoRacing legend Kyle Busch was coughing up blood and lying on a bathroom floor when somebody called for help from a General Motors training facility in North Carolina, according to the 911 call obtained by NBC News.
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