Three days before NASCAR legend Kyle Busch died suddenly at the age of 41, he posted a final, now heartbreaking, family photo showing his wife and kids.
The photo, which showed Busch with his wife Samantha and their kids, Brexton and Lennix, was posted to Busch’s Instagram page. The photo showed Busch’s son in a racing outfit.
“Happy Birthday Brexton!!! Your mom & I are so proud of who you’re turning out to be! You’re the best kid on & off the track, you amaze us every day. Keep doing what you’re doing and there is no limit to what you’ll accomplish! Love you buddy!” Busch wrote on the post. People are filling the post with well-wishes. “So heartbreaking 
. RIP Rowdy 
. Prayers and condolences to the family 
” wrote a fan.
ESPN confirmed that the two-time Cup Series champion has died of a “severe illness.” NASCAR wrote, “On behalf of the Busch family, everyone at Richard Childress Racing and all of NASCAR, we are devastated to announce the sudden and tragic passing of Kyle Busch. Our entire NASCAR family is heartbroken by the loss of Kyle Busch. A future Hall of Famer, Kyle was a rare talent, one who comes along once in a generation. He was fierce, he was passionate, he was immensely skilled and he cared deeply about the sport and fans.”
Kyle Busch Also Posted a Tribute to His Wife Samantha, Mom & Daughter Lennix
Busch was very active on Instagram in May. He also posted multiple times about his racing career. “P8! Really really solid day. Had a T5 car, just ran out of fuel on the last lap. Definitely headed in the right direction the last couple weeks!!
” he wrote on May 10.
On May 10, he posted a tribute to his wife, mom, and daughter. “My girls deserve the spotlight today. 
Happy Mother’s Day to Samantha and my Mom! Thank You both for the love, patience, strength, and everything you pour into our family every single day,” he wrote.
Kyle Busch, driver of the #7 Realtree Chevrolet, celebrates with his wife, Samantha Busch, and daughter, Lennix Busch victory lane after winning the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series SpeedyCash.com 250 at Texas Motor Speedway in Fort Worth, Texas.(Photo by Sean Gardner/Getty Images)
“And Happy Birthday to our crazy Lennix. You keep us laughing, keep us on our toes, and somehow make every day brighter at the same time,” he added.
“I’m lucky to do life with you girls. Love you all more than you know!! 
”
That same day, though, Busch was struggling with a sinus cold on the track.
Samantha Busch, Busch’s wife, also posted a tribute to Brexton for his birthday, writing, “11 years of loving you, cheering you on, and trying to figure out how you grew up this fast. 
Happy birthday to my sweet boy. Watching you become this driven, funny, kind-hearted little man has been the greatest gift. So proud of you every single day, Brex. No matter how tall you get or how fast you drive… you’ll always be my baby. 
”
Kyle Busch’s Cause of Death Remains a Mystery, But His X Page Revealed He Was Suffering From a ‘Severe Illness’
Before he died, Busch’s X page revealed that he was dealing with an illness, but the nature of it was not clear. “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,” the post reads. “We ask for understanding and privacy as our family navigates this situation.”
The cause of death was not released. Initially, fans weren’t that worried. “He will be back in no time. Probably just a stomach virus,” wrote one on his X thread. However, as word of his death spread, fans reacted in shock.
“Life is so precious. Live life to its fullest as Kyle did,” wrote one person on his thread. “What the hell happened??” wrote another person.
