Kyle Busch NASCAR Legend Dead At 41

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NASCAR legend Kyle Busch has tragically died at the age of 41.

Busch's racing team, Richard Childress Racing, along with NASCAR, announced the shocking news.

"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. Throughout a career that spanned more than two decades, Kyle set records in national series wins, won championships at NASCAR’s highest level and fostered the next generation of drivers as an owner in the Truck Series."

"His sharp wit and competitive spirit sparked a deep emotional connection with race fans of every age, creating the proud and loyal ‘Rowdy Nation.’ Our thoughts are with Samantha, Brexton and Lennix, Kyle and Samantha's parents, Kurt and all of Kyle’s family, Richard and Judy Childress, everyone at Richard Childress Racing, his teammates, friends and fans. NASCAR lost a giant of the sport today, far too soon."

"During this incredibly difficult time, we ask everyone to respect the family’s privacy and continue to keep them in your thoughts and prayers. Further updates will be shared as appropriate."

Earlier in the day, RCR revealed Kyle was in the hospital with a "severe illness" which came on the heels of his last Cup Series race on May 10 at Watkins Glen in upstate New York. During the race, Busch radioed his crew for medical aid.

On TV, they noted Kyle had been battling some sort of sinus code. However, he actually finished the race, coming in eighth place.

Kyle actually raced in a Truck Series race on May 15, winning the EcoSave 200. He then competed in the NASCAR All-Star Race on May 17, just four days before his death.

Busch was one of the best drivers to ever get behind the wheel of a NASCAR stock car, winning 63 Cup Series races (1st among active drivers, 9th overall), 102 Xfinity Series races (a record), and 69 Craftsman Truck Series wins (also a record).

KB is the most winningest driver ever across all the NASCAR series.

Busch was known by a couple of nicknames among race fans ... "Rowdy" and "Wild Thing," for his aggressive style on the track.

Kyle wasn't the only Busch to rip around the race track. His brother, Kurt, was also a NASCAR driver back in the day.

Kyle is survived by his wife Samantha, and his two children, an 11-year-old son and a 4-year-old daughter.

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Britney Spears Lasagna and a Swim in My Pool, Officers?!

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Britney Spears had a complete meltdown when she was arrested for DUI ... and the superstar even made cops a very bizarre offer.

In CHP footage, obtained by TMZ ... Brit has some serious mood swings, going from combative and defiant ... to a full-on crying spiral.

At first, she tells the cops she won't get out of her car ... because she feels “invaded” and "harassed" by them -- and that "I haven't done anything wrong."

Jessie J 'Stand Up' And Give Us Great Health News!!! Shares Update on Cancer Battle

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Jessie J just finished her yearly check-up after undergoing breast cancer surgery last year ... and she shared some fantastic news.

In a video on Instagram from the hospital ... the singer admitted she was super nervous for the test -- and that makes sense ... she had a mastectomy and breast reconstruction following an early-stage cancer diagnosis last April. But she got good news.

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'No Jumper' Cohost Ant Jefe Alleged Murder Victim Died of Blunt Force Trauma in Parking Lot

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Carl Welch -- the person who prosecutors claim "No Jumper" podcast cohost Ant Jefe murdered -- died of blunt force trauma in a parking lot ... TMZ has learned.

Prosecutors filed legal documents formally charging Jefe -- real name Maurice Shelmon -- and another man named Johnnie Gray with Welch's murder ... and the L.A. County Medical Examiner listed the cause of death and a few other details on their own site.

Prosecutors allege the crime went down on or about January 31 of this year ... and they also listed a series of previous charges for which Jefe was arrested -- including robbery.

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Mackenzie Shirilla is "literal hell on wheels" -- at least that's how the judge felt about her role in the fatal car crash that killed Dominic Russo and Davion Flanagan in 2022 -- but who is she, exactly?

Whether you've been following Mackenzie's case for years or are just now hearing the hype over Netflix's new documentary, "The Crash," we've rounded up everything you need to know.

Mackenzie was charged with murdering Dominic and Davion

Mackenzie was driving her then-boyfriend Dominic, and her friend Davion home around 5 AM on July 31, 2022 when she crashed her car into the brick wall of a building in Strongsville, Ohio.

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It's time to get a little scared ... and really hot with another round of guess who.

This actress is the newest obsession in the horror community after her breakout performance as a ghoulish GF in a recently released film ... with her performance -- and bod -- catching fans' attention.

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We're seeing the moment Britney Spears tried -- and failed -- taking a sobriety test and was cuffed by cops during her DUI bust ... in new video obtained by TMZ.

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At one point, after officers walked her out of frame, you can hear Britney ask if they took her phone ... but they reassured her it's still in her purse.

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Byron Allen says late nights on CBS are going to look A LOT different when Stephen Colbert steps aside after Thursday's show ... and he says the key to replacing Colbert will be a comedy show that's light on politics and heavy on timeless, inclusive humor.

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Carmen Electra fans hit the jackpot ... because the model just dropped some major news they're going to love.

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Mackenzie Shirilla I'm 3rd Victim In Crash That Killed 2

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Mackenzie Shirilla wanted to testify in her murder trial, and she planned to tell the jury she was the third victim in a car crash that killed her then-boyfriend and their pal ... at least that's what she told her mom in a phone call from jail.

In undated audio PEOPLE obtained from a jail conversation between Mackenzie and her mother, Natalie, the teenager questions her defense team's decision to keep her off the stand.

Mackenzie tells her mom ... "I was asking him if I could just testify to show them that like, I have nothing to hide, and he was like 'I don't know if that's a good idea at this point.'"

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Jeff Probst On 'Survivor 50' Finale I Felt Energy Shift When I Spoiled It!!!

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Jeff Probst says he knew he screwed something up on the live taping of the "Survivor 50" finale when the energy in the room suddenly changed ... and he's explaining how the major blunder unfolded.

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Jeff says he was backstage preparing for live interviews with contestants as pretaped segments aired ... he wasn't watching the live finale, and was just a little ahead in the script when he came out to talk to Rizo Velovic.

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Former WNBA player Kysre Gondrezick is preparing for a different kinda court over some fake news ... saying anyone who reported she was joining OnlyFans will be hearing from her legal team.

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Matt Brown, one of the stars of Discovery's "Alaskan Bush People," allegedly spiraled during a disturbing YouTube livestream recently ... and now members of his family tell us this is exactly the kind of behavior that led them to distance themselves from him years ago.

Matt appeared nude and allegedly intoxicated while wandering through a public park in Washington state Tuesday, livestreaming himself as he rambled incoherently around town. At one point, he appears to be carrying a gun while continuing to broadcast live to viewers.

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