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Kyle Busch wife Samantha Busch: Kyle Busch, a two-time NASCAR Cup Series champion and the winningest driver across the sport’s three national divisions, has died at the age of 41. The announcement comes less than two weeks after Busch made headlines during the Cup Series race at Watkins Glen. Near the end of the event, he radioed his crew requesting that a doctor give him a “shot” once the race concluded.
Busch leaves behind a legacy as one of the most accomplished competitors in NASCAR history, with more victories across the national series than any other driver. He had been struggling with a sinus cold that was exacerbated by the intense G-forces and elevation changes at the New York road course. Busch finished the race in eighth place, news agency AP reported, citing TV broadcast.
Busch, the younger brother of Kurt Busch, a NASCAR Hall of Famer, competed at Dover last weekend and won the Trucks Series race for Spire Motorsports. He finished 17th at the NASCAR All-Star race.
The Busch Family, Richard Childress Racing and NASCAR issued a joint statement on Thursday (May 21, 2026) saying Busch died after being hospitalized. No cause of death was given. His family said earlier on Thursday that he was hospitalized with a “severe illness,” three days before he was to compete in the Coca-Cola 600 at Charlotte Motor Speedway.
Kyle Busch was married to his wife, Samantha, for 15 years. Their union came to a heartbreaking end with Busch’s sudden death.
Samantha first met Kyle Busch at a racing event in 2007. The two quickly began dating and, three years later, celebrated their marriage in an extravagant ceremony at Holy Name Cathedral in Chicago on December 31, 2010, according to PEOPLE. Their wedding was turned into a one-hour television special on the Style Network titled “Fast and the Fabulous: A NASCAR Wedding.”
Together, Samantha and Kyle welcomed two children: son Brexton Locke, born May 18, 2015, and daughter Lennix Key, born May 10, 2022. Before Lennix’s birth via surrogate, Samantha endured a miscarriage following IVF treatment, a painful experience that tested their marriage. She openly shared her infertility journey with PEOPLE, emphasizing how Kyle supported her through the challenges.
Beyond her role as wife and mother, Samantha has built a multifaceted career. She is a lifestyle blogger, author, entrepreneur, and IVF advocate. She and Kyle previously co-owned Kyle Busch Motorsports (KBM), a professional racing team that held the NASCAR Truck Series record for most wins, before selling it to Spire Motorsports in September 2023.
According to her website, Samantha describes herself as “a wife, mother, author, entrepreneur, lifestyle blogger, IVF advocate, philanthropist and [former] co-owner of a professional race team,” driven to empower women to live confidently. In October 2023, Samantha and Kyle shared a joint Instagram post celebrating Brexton’s budding racing achievements, proudly noting how he was following in his father’s footsteps.
ALSO READ: Kyle Busch’s wife Samantha remembered their ‘crazy life’ together in final birthday post before his death at 41
Busch leaves behind a legacy as one of the most accomplished competitors in NASCAR history, with more victories across the national series than any other driver. He had been struggling with a sinus cold that was exacerbated by the intense G-forces and elevation changes at the New York road course. Busch finished the race in eighth place, news agency AP reported, citing TV broadcast.
Busch, the younger brother of Kurt Busch, a NASCAR Hall of Famer, competed at Dover last weekend and won the Trucks Series race for Spire Motorsports. He finished 17th at the NASCAR All-Star race.
The Busch Family, Richard Childress Racing and NASCAR issued a joint statement on Thursday (May 21, 2026) saying Busch died after being hospitalized. No cause of death was given. His family said earlier on Thursday that he was hospitalized with a “severe illness,” three days before he was to compete in the Coca-Cola 600 at Charlotte Motor Speedway.
Kyle Busch was married to his wife, Samantha, for 15 years. Their union came to a heartbreaking end with Busch’s sudden death.
Who is Samantha Busch? All you need to know about her
Samantha first met Kyle Busch at a racing event in 2007. The two quickly began dating and, three years later, celebrated their marriage in an extravagant ceremony at Holy Name Cathedral in Chicago on December 31, 2010, according to PEOPLE. Their wedding was turned into a one-hour television special on the Style Network titled “Fast and the Fabulous: A NASCAR Wedding.”
Together, Samantha and Kyle welcomed two children: son Brexton Locke, born May 18, 2015, and daughter Lennix Key, born May 10, 2022. Before Lennix’s birth via surrogate, Samantha endured a miscarriage following IVF treatment, a painful experience that tested their marriage. She openly shared her infertility journey with PEOPLE, emphasizing how Kyle supported her through the challenges.
Beyond her role as wife and mother, Samantha has built a multifaceted career. She is a lifestyle blogger, author, entrepreneur, and IVF advocate. She and Kyle previously co-owned Kyle Busch Motorsports (KBM), a professional racing team that held the NASCAR Truck Series record for most wins, before selling it to Spire Motorsports in September 2023.
According to her website, Samantha describes herself as “a wife, mother, author, entrepreneur, lifestyle blogger, IVF advocate, philanthropist and [former] co-owner of a professional race team,” driven to empower women to live confidently. In October 2023, Samantha and Kyle shared a joint Instagram post celebrating Brexton’s budding racing achievements, proudly noting how he was following in his father’s footsteps.
ALSO READ: Kyle Busch’s wife Samantha remembered their ‘crazy life’ together in final birthday post before his death at 41
