Kyle Busch, NASCAR Driver, Dies at 41 After 'Severe Illness'

The NASCAR legend died just hours after his family announced he was hospitalized with a "severe illness" Daniel Levine is a Staff Editor at PEOPLE. He joined PEOPLE in 2022. Chris Graythen/Getty; Michael Bush/Icon Sportswire via Getty Kyle Busch,

Kyle Busch's death: Timeline of how NASCAR driver's final month unfolded

NASCAR driver Kyle Busch died May 21 of bacterial pneumonia that progressed into sepsis. Here is how his final month unfolded.

Kyle Busch's family surrounded by drivers and team owners during heartfelt Coca-Cola 600 ceremony

NASCAR community comes together at Charlotte Motor Speedway before the Coca-Cola 600 to honor the life and legacy of legendary driver Kyle Busch.

Kyle Busch fans at MIS mourn a 'fiery competitor'

For the first time since 2004, MIS hosted a NASCAR series race without Kyle Busch, who died last month at age 41.

Why Chase Elliott believes Kyle Busch should win NASCAR Most Popular Driver award

Chase Elliott has been voted NASCAR's most popular driver since 2018. He wants Kyle Busch to receive the NASCAR Most Popular Driver award in 2026.

Dale Jr reveals heartbreaking final text message from Kyle Busch, NASCAR gets a win & driver teases revenge

NASCAR gets a much-needed win at Nashville as Denny Hamlin battles Christopher Bell and Chase Briscoe in a thrilling final-lap finish Sunday night.