El estadounidense pasó un par de días en el hospital previo a su fallecimiento

Busch is one of the most accomplished drivers of his generation. Here is the latest news on the 41-year-old's death:

Two-time NASCAR Cup Series champion Kyle Busch has died at 41 after being hospitalized with a severe illness, his family announced on Thursday.

The race car driver was hospitalized earlier in the day due to a "severe" illness, according to a statement from his family.