2-time NASCAR champ Kyle Busch dies at 41 after being hospitalized with a ‘severe illness’

Kyle Busch, a two-time Cup Series champion who won more races than anyone across NASCAR’s three national series, has died

May 21, 2026Updated: May 21, 2026

By News Channel Nebraska

2-time NASCAR champ Kyle Busch dies at 41 after being hospitalized with a ‘severe illness’

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Ag & Outdoor

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