On Friday, NASCAR CEO Steve O'Donnell held a press conference to speak about Kyle Busch's career and legacy. Busch died on May 21, 2026, at the age of 41. No cause of death has been given, though his family said earlier he had been hospitalized with a “severe illness” three days before he was to compete in the Coca-Cola 600 at Charlotte Motor Speedway. Partial audio from the 911 call made for NASCAR star Kyle Busch has been released, painting a grim picture for the now-deceased driver. In the audio, first obtained by TMZ, an unidentified man is heard explaining the situation to a dispatcher, saying Busch was coughing up "some blood" and was short of breath.