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NASCAR legend Kyle Busch dies at 41

Kyle Busch, a two-time NASCAR Cup Series champion, has died at 41 after being hospitalized for a "severe illness," his family said Thursday. Tom Hanson reports.

Published May 22, 2026, 1:05 PM

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Kyle Busch, a two-time NASCAR Cup Series champion, has died at 41 after being hospitalized for a "severe illness," his family said Thursday. Tom Hanson reports.

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NASCAR legend Kyle Busch dies at 41

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