Jimmie Johnson reacts to Kyle Busch's death: "Lost for words"
NASCAR legend Jimmie Johnson expressed his shock and sorrow over the sudden death of his former teammate Kyle Busch. Johnson described Busch as a fierce competitor on the track and a caring family man off it. Busch, a two-time Cup champion, leaves behind his wife and two young children.
- ▪Kyle Busch was hospitalized with a severe illness before his death was announced by NASCAR.
- ▪He was a two-time Cup champion and holds the record for the most wins in NASCAR's top three divisions.
- ▪Jimmie Johnson, who was a teammate of Busch's, remembered him as a spirited competitor and a devoted family man.
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CBS Mornings Jimmie Johnson reacts to Kyle Busch's shocking death: "I'm kinda lost for words" .chip { background-image: url('/fly/bundles/cbsnewscore/images/chip-bgd/chip-bgd-cbs-mornings.jpg'); } By Mark Osborne May 22, 2026 / 9:57 AM EDT / CBS News Add CBS News on Google NASCAR legend Jimmie Johnson couldn't find the words to describe the shocking and sudden death of his former teammate and fellow champion Kyle Busch."I'm kinda lost for words at this moment, but we're gonna miss you buddy. Gone too soon to say the least," Johnson told "CBS Mornings" on Friday.Busch's family posted on his social media Thursday morning he had been hospitalized with a severe illness and would not be competing at this weekend's race in Charlotte.
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