Nascar champion Kyle Busch died of pneumonia and sepsis, family says

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NASCAR champion Kyle Busch has died at the age of 41 due to overwhelming complications from pneumonia and sepsis. His family announced his passing on Thursday. Busch, known by the nickname "Rowdy," had a distinguished 20-year career, winning 234 races across NASCAR's top three series, more than any other driver. Beyond his racing achievements, he was recognized for his larger-than-life persona and his charitable work, including a foundation he established with his wife supporting IVF and infertility treatments. Tributes have poured in from fellow drivers and the racing community, remembering his fierce competitiveness and memorable quotes.

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Denny Hamlin described the news as incomprehensible and sent love to Busch's family.

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Busch started a foundation with his wife to support awareness and advancement for IVF and infertility treatments.

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Busch was known by the nickname "Rowdy".

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Kyle Busch won 234 races in NASCAR's top three series over his 20-year career.

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Nascar champion Kyle Busch died of pneumonia and sepsis, his family announced.

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"So we're going to honour his memory," O'Donnell said.Busch's number and his truck were on display ahead of the event, according to local media."Kyle Busch lived just about every chapter of what you could do in Nascar," said O'Donnell, who described the late driver as fierce, competitive and "always good for a great quote".O'Connell also praised Busch's charity work, citing the foundation he started with his wife to support awareness and advancement for IVF and infertility treatments.In addition to his winning record, Busch also built a larger than life persona in the racing world and was known by the nickname "Rowdy".Other tributes poured in following the announcement of Busch's sudden death."Absolutely cannot comprehend this news," former teammate Denny Hamlin wrote on social media. "We just need to think of his family during this time. We love you KB."Over the course of his 20-year career, Busch won 234 races in Nascar's top three series, more than any driver in history, according to ESPN.

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