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NASCAR driver Kyle Busch.

NASCAR driver Kyle Busch died from severe pneumonia that turned into sepsis, according to a statement provided by his family on Saturday.

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

Dakota Hunter, vice president of Kyle Busch Companies, said the family received the medical evaluation on Saturday.