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Kyle Busch died after severe pneumonia progressed into sepsis, his family says

Headline from Delaware Public Media, on the newest of 2 developments

The two-time NASCAR champion died on Thursday, a day after passing out in a Chevrolet simulator.

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  1. Kyle Busch dies at 41 and Texas Motor Speedway shares what it will miss

    Headline from NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth ·

  2. Newest

    Kyle Busch died after severe pneumonia progressed into sepsis, his family says

    Headline from Delaware Public Media ·

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  1. CBS News

    Kyle Busch, two-time NASCAR Cup Series champion, dies at 41 after severe illness, family says (opens CBS News)

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    CBS News's feed description

    Kyle Busch's family earlier Thursday announced he had been hospitalized with a "severe illness."

  2. ABC 7 Chicago

    2-time NASCAR champion Kyle Busch has died at 41, NASCAR says (opens ABC 7 Chicago)

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    ABC 7 Chicago's feed description

    Kyle Busch, a two-time Cup Series champion who won more races than anyone across NASCAR's three national series, has died at 41.

  3. NPR

    NASCAR champion Kyle Busch dies at 41 after hospitalization with 'severe illness' (opens NPR)

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    NPR's feed description

    Kyle Busch, who won more races than anyone across NASCAR's three national series, has died at 41. A joint statement from the Busch Family, Richard Childress Racing and NASCAR said he died after being hospitalized.

  4. ABC 7 Los Angeles

    NASCAR champion Kyle Busch dies at the age of 41: 'Sudden and tragic' (opens ABC 7 Los Angeles)

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    ABC 7 Los Angeles's feed description

    Kyle Busch, a two-time Cup Series champion who won more races than anyone across NASCAR's three national series, has died at 41.

  5. New York Times

    Kyle Busch, NASCAR great and 2-time Cup Series champion, dies at 41 after illness (opens New York Times)

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    New York Times's feed description

    Busch, whose 234 national series race wins are the most in NASCAR history, died Thursday after falling ill. He was 41.

  6. Arkansas Democrat-Gazette

    Two-time NASCAR champ Kyle Busch, 41, dies after being hospitalized with a ‘severe illness’ (opens Arkansas Democrat-Gazette)

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    Arkansas Democrat-Gazette's feed description

    CONCORD, N.C. -- Kyle Busch, a two-time Cup Series champion who won more races than anyone across NASCAR's three national series, has died. He was 41.

  7. KRDO

    Kyle Busch, a 2-time NASCAR Cup Series champion, dead at 41 (opens KRDO)

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    KRDO's feed description

    By Jacob Lev, CNN (CNN) — Kyle Busch, a two-time NASCAR Cup Series champion, has died at the age of 41, just hours after his family said he was

  8. WMUR

    Kyle Busch, legendary NASCAR driver, dies at 41 (opens WMUR)

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    WMUR's feed description

    Legendary NASCAR driver Kyle Busch has died. He was 41.

  9. Fox News

    Two-time NASCAR champion Kyle Busch tragically dies at 41 and more top headlines (opens Fox News)

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  10. NBC Chicago

    Kyle Busch’s family, NASCAR issue joint statement after his sudden death at age 41 (opens NBC Chicago)

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    NBC Chicago's feed description

    The sports world is reeling after two-time NASCAR Cup Series champion Kyle Busch died suddenly Thursday at the age of 41.

  11. Foxla

    Kyle Busch dies: Reactions pour out on social media for 2-time NASCAR champion (opens Foxla)

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    Foxla's feed description

    Reactions poured out on social media from fans, influencers and public figures after 2-time NASCAR champion Kyle Busch died, according to a family statement that was released on Thursday.

  12. NBC10 Philadelphia

    Former NASCAR champion Kyle Busch dies at 41 after illness (opens NBC10 Philadelphia)

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    NBC10 Philadelphia's feed description

    Legendary NASCAR driver Kyle Busch died at the age of 41.

  13. RedState

    NASCAR Legend Kyle Busch Passes Away at 41 (opens RedState)

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    RedState's feed description

    NASCAR legend Kyle Busch, two-time Cup champion, dies at 41 leaving a lasting legacy in racing.

  14. Foxla

    NASCAR legend Kyle Busch dies at 41 (opens Foxla)

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    Foxla's feed description

    NASCAR legend Kyle Busch has died at 41.

  15. Wyoming Public Media

    NASCAR superstar Kyle Busch dies at 41 after hospitalization with 'severe illness' (opens Wyoming Public Media)

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    Wyoming Public Media's feed description

    Kyle Busch, who won more races than anyone across NASCAR's three national series, has died at 41. A joint statement from the Busch Family, Richard Childress Racing and NASCAR said he died after being hospitalized.

  16. NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth

    Kyle Busch dies at 41 and Texas Motor Speedway shares what it will miss (opens NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth)

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    NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth's feed description

    Kyle Busch dies at 41 after being hospitalized with a severe illness. Texas Motor Speedway says it was stunned by the sudden loss.

  17. East Idaho News

    2-time NASCAR champ Kyle Busch dies at 41 after being hospitalized with a 'severe illness' (opens East Idaho News)

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    East Idaho News's feed description

    CONCORD, N.C. (AP) — Kyle Busch, a two-time Cup Series champion who won more races than anyone across NASCAR’s three national series, has died. He was 41. The Busch Family, Richard Childress Racing and NASCAR issued a joint statement Thursday saying Busch died after being hospitalized.

  18. CBS News

    Jimmie Johnson reacts to Kyle Busch (opens CBS News)

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    CBS News's feed description

    Kyle Busch, 41, died suddenly on Thursday after being hospitalized with an illness, according to his team.

  19. WHDH Boston

    2-time NASCAR champ Kyle Busch dies at 41 after being hospitalized with a ‘severe illness’ - Boston News, Weather, Sports (opens WHDH Boston)

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    WHDH Boston's feed description

    CONCORD, N.C. (AP) — Kyle Busch, a two-time Cup Series champion who won more races than anyone across NASCAR’s three national series, has died. He

  20. RedState

    Why Kyle Busch's Death Hurts So Much (opens RedState)

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    RedState's feed description

    Remembering Kyle Busch, NASCAR

  21. The Guardian

    Kyle Busch, two-time Nascar champion, dies aged 41 (opens The Guardian)

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    The Guardian's feed description

    Nascar says it is ‘heartbroken’ to share news of Busch’s death after he was hospitalized with a severe illness

  22. Foxla

    Kyle Busch passed out in racing simulator before going to hospital: Report (opens Foxla)

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    Foxla's feed description

    NASCAR fans are mourning the shocking death of Kyle Busch at 41 as new details emerge about the racing legend’s final hours before his death.

  23. Rolling Stone

    Kyle Busch, Two-Time Nascar Cup Series Champion, Dead at 41 (opens Rolling Stone)

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    Rolling Stone's feed description

    Kyle Busch, the legendary two-time Nascar Cup Series champion, has died at the age of 41.

  24. Philadelphia Inquirer

    Two-time NASCAR champion Kyle Busch has died at 41 (opens Philadelphia Inquirer)

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    Philadelphia Inquirer's feed description

    The Busch Family, Richard Childress Racing, and NASCAR issued a joint statement Thursday saying that Mr. Busch died after being hospitalized.

  25. Newsweek

    NASCAR driver Kyle Busch dies at 41 (opens Newsweek)

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    Newsweek's feed description

    Busch had been hospitalized with a severe illness and announced earlier he wouldn't compete at Charlotte Motor Speedway this weekend.

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