Posted on 05/23/2026 10:20:49 AM PDT by Red Badger
NASCAR legend Kyle Busch died of severe pneumonia leading to sepsis, according to his family.
“The medical evaluation provided to the Busch Family concluded that severe pneumonia progressed into sepsis, resulting in rapid and overwhelming associated complications,” the Busch family said.
Two-time NASCAR Cup Series champion Kyle Busch passed away on Thursday.
He was 41 years old.
Earlier Thursday, the Busch family released a statement on Kyle Bushch’s deteriorating health:
“Kyle has experienced a severe illness resulting in hospitalization. He is currently undergoing treatment and will not compete in any of his scheduled activities this weekend at Charlotte Motor Speedway. We ask for understanding and privacy as our family navigates this situation,” the Busch family said Thursday morning.
On Thursday afternoon, NASCAR announced that Kyle Busch had passed away.
According to the Associated Press, Kyle Busch was found unresponsive in a racing simulator in Concord, North Carolina, the day before he died.
The 911 call revealed Kyle Busch was coughing up blood before he passed away.
“I’ve got an individual that’s shortness of breath, very hot, thinks he’s going to pass out and is producing a little bit of blood — coughing up some blood,” the 911 caller said.
AUDIO:
911 Call for NASCAR Legend Kyle Busch Released
President Trump called Kyle Busch a “true talent” and a “legend.”
“The LEGENDARY NASCAR Driver Kyle Busch tragically and unexpectedly passed away yesterday. He was a true talent who loved NASCAR and its fans,” Trump said.
“Kyle was a WINNER! He was a two time Cup Champion, and holds the All Time Record for WINS in NASCAR’s Top Three series, and even won another just last weekend. Kyle’s wife, Samantha, and their two beautiful children are in our thoughts and prayers,” Trump said.
“Samantha was at the White House in October, for IVF. She truly loved Kyle! Rest in Peace Kyle Busch. You will always be a LEGEND! President DONALD J. TRUMP” – Trump said on Truth Social.
I didn’t say that. I stated people get CAUGHT WITH it, as in “it catches up to them”. Not at all that it’s contagious, and it’s not an infectious disease in itself. It’s an infection gone wild and uncontrolled.
Yes, sepsis can be acquired in a hospital. While most cases begin in the community, roughly 10% to 20% of sepsis cases are hospital-acquired (nosocomial). These often result from healthcare-associated infections like pneumonia, bloodstream infections from IVs, or surgical site infections.
So... He got pneumonia... Went to the hospital... Acquired sepsis and died. Seems sensible.
I had sepsis a few years, brought on by diverticulitis. Made it to the emergency room. They cut me open, cleaned out my insides. I woke up with big staples in my abdomen, and an ostomy bag, which I had to wear for 13 months. I’m all better now, but if I had delayed I would have died.
My question is, did he take any shots for Covid? Because sepsis is characterized by the body’s dysregulated and extreme response to an infection, and it was theorized that the Covid shots interferred with people’s immune system.
He already had it. He was dead within hours at the hospital. Not from the hospital.
Sounds like it was VERY advanced ... to the point of his coughing up blood.
Have a family member who had pneumonia/sepsis more than once.
Can cause lethargy at its earliest onset.
Quick treatment makes all the difference.
He shouldn’t have been anywhere, in the DAYS prior to his death, except a hospital.
What a tough boot, God rest his soul.
“So... He got pneumonia... Went to the hospital... Acquired sepsis and died. Seems sensible.”
He didn’t ‘aquire’ sepsis at the hospital.
Sepsis is your body’s extreme, life-threatening response to an infection. It occurs when an existing infection triggers a chain reaction throughout your body, causing your immune system to damage its own tissues and organs. It is a critical medical emergency that requires immediate treatment.
“My father had sepsis. The private investigator I hired discovered that the provider had him killed at the wife’s suggestion and persuasion.”
So that means EVERYBODY that has sepsis was infected with it for some nefarious reason?
Good grief dude what the actual hell? SMH
And I thought I was delusional. LOL!
Sounds like sepsis had already set in ... something that easily happens ... with his pneumonia. Not something he acquired at the hospital.
Sounds like he’d had his pneumonia for days/weeks, prior.
I can’t believe he was not on IV Vancomycin and Ceftriaxone DAYS before he passed.
“My question is, did he take any shots for Covid? Because sepsis is characterized by the body’s dysregulated and extreme response to an infection, and it was theorized that the Covid shots interferred with people’s immune system.”
I took the shots. Going on 80. Living a full life.
Detective Columbo white courtesy phone.
Don’t post to me. Post to Madman.
IV of Vit C with Hydrocortisone and thiamine can cure sepsis.
“the Covid shots interferred with people’s immune system”
Covid shots did a lot of damage.
I remember when people started suspecting negative side effects from them they were shouted down with “you can’t prove that!”.....and it happened regularly right on this forum.
Almost everybody I know that got one has a story about side effects.
Many say they regret getting one and would never do it again.
my thoughts also
You posted that information to me yesterday. I didn’t thank you for the update then.
“IV of Vit C with Hydrocortisone and thiamine can cure sepsis.”
Nope
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