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Kyle Busch’s wife thanks fans after NASCAR champion’s sudden death.Kyle Busch’s wife thanks fans after NASCAR champion’s sudden death Busch died May 21 while battling a severe illness The video above is a live stream of WBTV and affiliated programming, and may not be directly related to the article below.CHARLOTTE, N.C.(WBTV) - Kyle Busch’s wife released a statement Friday for the first time since the late NASCAR champion died while battling a severe illness last month.Busch’s wife, Samantha, posted on social media on June 5, thanking fans and the community for support.“The prayers, messages, flowers, meals, hugs, and countless acts of kindness have carried us through the most heartbreaking days of our lives,” she wrote.“While our hearts are absolutely shattered, we have felt God’s presence and arms wrapped tightly around us through each and every one of you.” Kyle Busch died on May 21, after he was hospitalized with pneumonia that led to sepsis.The 2015 and 2019 Cup Series champion, nobody won more races across NASCAR’s top three series than Busch.He earned his 234th and final checkered flag just six days before his death when he won a Truck Series race at Dover Motor Speedway.Busch had just turned 41 years old a couple weeks before his sudden death.He left behind his wife, 11-year-old son Brexton, and 4-year-old daughter Lennix.The Busch family released a joint statement with NASCAR and Richard Childress racing the day of his death, but Samantha had been silent on social media since.Samantha, Brexton and Lennix appeared before the Coca-Cola 600 at Charlotte Motor Speedway just three days after Busch’s death as the NASCAR community paid respect to the late driver.Busch’s No.8 was painted in the infield grass at Charlotte, and was again at Nashville the following week.Other drivers have worn No.8 gear in the two weeks since his death, and some have honored him with special decals and paint schemes.“The love that has surrounded our family during this unimaginable time has brought comfort in the middle of so much pain,” Samantha wrote in her June 5 post.“Knowing the impact Kyle had on others and seeing how they are honoring him through each unique act of generosity is a true testament to how special Kyle is to so many people.” “There are moments when the weight of this loss feels impossible to carry, yet time and time again God, through you all, has shown us we are not alone.Thank you for loving Kyle.Thank you for honoring him.We may never find the words to fully express what your support has meant to us, but please know that we are deeply grateful.” Busch’s No.8 car owner, Richard Childress, is scheduled to address the media on Saturday, June 6 at Michigan.It will be the first time he has spoken publicly since his driver’s death.Childress was also Dale Earnhardt Sr.’s car owner.As for the No.8 car, Childress’ team elected to change the number to 33.Austin Hill drove the car at Charlotte and Nashville, and will be behind the wheel again at Michigan.Previous Busch coverage: - NASCAR driver to honor late champion Kyle Busch in this weekend’s race - Emotional Coca-Cola 600 winner dedicates win to late NASCAR champion Kyle Busch - Kyle Busch died after severe pneumonia turned into sepsis, his family says - NASCAR fans, friends remember Kyle Busch’s charitable legacy after sudden passing - ‘American bad---’: NASCAR CEO remembers Kyle Busch’s legacy on, off the track - ‘Reserved and ready’: Kyle Busch’s No.8 saved for son, NASCAR team says - Kyle Busch was ‘coughing up some blood’ before sudden death, 911 caller says - WBTV archives: Kyle Busch finishes 2nd in NASCAR Busch Series debut in May 2003 - Kyle Busch reportedly battled cold, requested a ‘shot’ after race days before sudden death - ‘Never know when the last one is’: Kyle Busch wins race 6 days before sudden death - NASCAR legend Dale Jr.sheds honest light on relationship with late Kyle Busch - NASCAR champion Kyle Busch became unresponsive day before his death, report says - NASCAR colleagues remember cup champion Kyle Busch after his death - ‘Far too soon’: Family, colleagues of NASCAR’s Kyle Busch issue statement on his ‘sudden’ death - 2-time NASCAR champion Kyle Busch dead at 41 - NASCAR champion to miss Coca-Cola 600 at Charlotte after hospitalization Copyright 2026 WBTV.All rights reserved.