Kyle Busch

Don Nelson, Matt Suhey, Tommy John, and the professional wrestler known as The Butcher are among the athletes and sports figures lost in 2026.

From a reported sinus illness to life-threatening sepsis, new details trace Kyle Busch’s final race weekend, hospital stay, and desperate fight to survive.

NASCAR confirmed Kyle Busch, a two-time Cup Series champion with 63 wins, died Thursday at age 41.