Two-time NASCAR champ Kyle Busch dies at 41 after ‘severe illness’
Kyle Busch, a two-time NASCAR Cup Series champion, has passed away at the age of 41 after being hospitalized due to a severe illness. He was known for his remarkable talent and competitive spirit, winning numerous races across NASCAR's three national series. Busch is survived by his wife and children, and his death has left the NASCAR community in mourning.
- ▪Kyle Busch died after being hospitalized for a severe illness just days before the Coca-Cola 600 race.
- ▪He was a two-time Cup Series champion, winning titles in 2015 and 2019.
- ▪Busch was known for his record-setting career and was a polarizing figure in the sport.
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Sport|MotorsportsTwo-time NASCAR champ Kyle Busch dies at 41 after ‘severe illness’Busch was in his 22nd full-time season in NASCAR’s top division, where he won two Cup Series titles in 2015 and 2019.ListenListen (5 mins)SaveClick here to share on social mediashare-nodesSharefacebookxwhatsapp-strokecopylinkgoogleAdd Al Jazeera on GoogleinfoRichard Childress Racing driver Kyle Busch is introduced before the start of the 2026 Wurth 400 cup race at Texas Motor Speedway on May 3, 2026 [Jerome Miron-Imagn Images via Reuters]By APPublished On 22 May 202622 May 2026Kyle Busch, a two-time Cup Series champion who won more races than anyone across NASCAR’s three national series, has died.
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