Kyle Busch, a two-time NASCAR Cup Series champion who won more races than any driver across NASCAR's three national series, has died at age 41.
A joint statement from the Busch Family, Richard Childress Racing, and NASCAR announced his death. According to NPR, the statement indicated that Busch died after being hospitalized with a "severe illness."
Earlier on Thursday, Busch's family had announced that he was hospitalized with a "severe illness," CBS News reported. The Washington Examiner reported that Busch died from an undisclosed illness on Thursday at age 41. The outlet noted that the family had announced earlier in the day that he was hospitalized.
Busch was among the most winning drivers in NASCAR history, NBC News reported. ESPN stated that Busch won more races across the sport's three series than any other driver in history. PBS Newshour and Newsmax both reported that Busch won more races than anyone across NASCAR's three national series.
Busch was a two-time Cup Series champion, according to PBS Newshour, The Hill, Washington Examiner, and Newsmax.
NBC News' Sam Brock reported on what NASCAR and Busch's family have said regarding Busch's death.
The Daily Caller reported that Busch "left an undeniable mark as one of racing's fiercest and most decorated talents."
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