India, May 22 -- NASCAR legend Kyle Busch has died at the age of 41 after falling severely ill after he was hospitalized, the sport announced the news on Thursday. His family had not disclosed the specific nature of the illness.

"We are saddened and heartbroken to share the news of the passing of Kyle Busch, a two-time Cup champion and one of our sport's greatest and fiercest drivers," NASCAR said in a statement posted to X.

Busch, who famously called himself "Rowdy," is survived by his wife Samantha, his 11-year-old son Brexton and his 4-year-old daughter Lennix

At the time of his death, Kyle Busch had an estimated net worth of $80 million, according to Celebrity Net Worth. The Las Vegas native built his wealth through a combination o...