Family of NASCAR legend Kyle Busch reveals cause of death

The official cause of death for NASCAR legend Kyle Busch has been revealed by his family.

On Saturday, just two days after the sudden death of Busch, who was hospitalized just hours earlier, it was revealed that the legendary driver had passed away suddenly at age 41.

Busch’s family released a statement on Saturday morning confirming the news.

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“The medical evaluation provided to the Busch Family concluded that severe pneumonia progressed into sepsis, resulting in rapid & overwhelming associated complications,” the statement read. “The Family asks for continued understanding & privacy during this difficult time.”

It was revealed that on the day prior to his death, an ambulance was called to a training facility in Concord, North Carolina, because Busch was lying on the bathroom floor with shortness of breath. Busch reportedly felt like he was going to pass out and was coughing up blood.

On the day of his death, Busch was rushed to the hospital just hours before his death was announced.

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Following Busch’s passing, tributes began to pour out across the NASCAR world, and Richard Childress Racing announced that the use of his No. 8 would be suspended until his son, Brexton, was ready to begin his NASCAR career.

Austin Hill will drive the No. 33 Richard Childress Racing Chevrolet at Charlotte Motor Speedway this weekend in the Coca-Cola 600, with a black No. 8 decal honoring Busch. The Coca-Cola 600 is set to take place on Sunday, May 24, at 6:00 p.m. ET. 

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