Kyle Busch died after pneumonia progressed to sepsis, family says
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Key Points:
- NASCAR star Kyle Busch died from severe pneumonia that progressed into sepsis, according to a statement released by his family on Saturday.
- Busch, 41, passed out a day earlier in a driving simulator at a General Motors facility in North Carolina and experienced symptoms including shortness of breath, overheating, and coughing up blood.
- Despite recent health issues, including a sinus cold, Busch had competed in races just weeks before his death, winning the Craftsman Truck Series race at Dover Motor Speedway on May 15.
- Busch was the all-time leader in wins across NASCAR's top three series, with a combined total of 234 victories and Cup Series championships in 2015 and 2019.
- This was the first official update from the Busch family since Thursday, when they announced his severe illness and hospitalization, causing him to miss the Coca-Cola 600 race.