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 the age of 41.
Busch's representatives stated earlier on Thursday that he had been hospitalized with a severe illness. A joint statement from the Busch Family, Richard Childress Racing, and NASCAR confirmed his death, stating he died after being hospitalized with a "severe illness," according to NPR.
The Washington Examiner reported that Busch died from an undisclosed illness on Thursday at age 41. The outlet noted that the news came after Busch's family had announced earlier in the day that he was hospitalized.
Busch won more races across NASCAR's three national series than any other driver in history, according to ESPN. He was a two-time Cup Series champion.
The Daily Caller described Busch as leaving "an undeniable mark as one of racing's fiercest and most decorated talents."
NBC News reported that Busch was among the most winning drivers in NASCAR history.
Sky News reported that Busch was taken to hospital with a "severe illness" before his death was announced.
PBS NewsHour confirmed that Busch was a two-time Cup Series champion who won more races than anyone across NASCAR's three national series.
The BBC reported that Busch's representatives had said earlier on Thursday that he had been sent to hospital with a severe illness.
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