Kyle Busch, a two-time NASCAR Cup Series champion, has died at the age of 41.
Busch won more races than anyone across NASCAR's three national series, according to PBS NewsHour, NPR, and ESPN. ESPN reported that he won more races across the sport's three series than any other driver in history.
NASCAR announced that Busch died after being hospitalized with a severe illness. CBS News reported that Busch's family announced earlier Thursday that he had been hospitalized with a "severe illness." The Washington Examiner stated that Busch died from an undisclosed illness on Thursday at the age of 41.
A joint statement from the Busch Family, Richard Childress Racing, and NASCAR confirmed his passing. "On behalf of the Busch family, everyone at Richard Childress Racing and all of NASCAR, we are devastated to announce the sudden and tragic passing of Kyle Busch," the statement read, according to ABC News.
The Hill reported that Busch's family stated he had been hospitalized with a severe illness. NewsMax confirmed that the Busch Family, Richard Childress Racing, and NASCAR issued a joint statement announcing his 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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