Kyle Busch, the two-time NASCAR Cup Series champion, died at the age of 41 after he was hospitalized with 'severe illness'. The nature of the illness was not confirmed.
The news of Busch's sudden demise has put focus on the NASCAR driver's family. His wife, Samantha Busch, is an entrepreneur, philanthropist, and lifestyle creator who has been a pillar of support for her family.
The couple has two kids together – Brexton and Lennix. Brexton is actively pursuing a racing career across junior series, and Samantha has been a proud parent, celebrating her son's achievements on his birthday just three days before the news of Busch's passing.
Kyle Busch comes from a family with roots in racing, with his elder brother Kurt being a former NASCAR champion. Their father, Tom, worked on dwarf cars and introduced his children to the world of racing.
NASCAR released a statement on Busch's demise, saying 'We are saddened and heartbroken to share the news of the passing of Kyle Busch, a two-time Cup champion and one of our sport's greatest and fiercest drivers.'
