Kyle Busch Died From Severe Pneumonia Turned Into Sepsis, Family Says

NASCAR driver Kyle Busch died from severe pneumonia that turned into sepsis, according to a statement provided by his family on Saturday. The medical evaluation provided to the Busch family concluded that severe pneumonia progressed into sepsis, resulting in rapid and overwhelming associated complications. The family statement read, The family asks for continued understanding and privacy during this difficult time. Busch, a two-time NASCAR Cup Series champion considered one of the best drivers of all time, died at 41 on Thursday. He is survived by his wife Samantha, 11-year-old son Brexton, and four-year-old daughter Lennox. Busch was the younger brother of NASCAR Hall of Fame member Kurt Busch, 47. He accrued 234 wins across NASCAR's top three series. Among Busch's big wins were the 2008 Southern 500, the 2015 and 2016 Brickyard 400, and the 2019 Coca-Cola 600. The Las Vegas native was the NASCAR Cup Series champion in 2015 and 2019. He never won the Daytona 500, but claimed the pole for the first time this year before finishing 15th.