Kyle Busch was one of the well-known personalities in motorsports history. A winner of two Cup Series, Kyle Busch has a record of total victories across the three national series of NASCAR with over 230 combined wins. It was on May 21, 2026, when a shocking report left everyone shocked to the core, as reports claimed that Kyle Busch had passed away at the age of 41.
NFL insider recalls speaking to Kyle Busch ahead of his ‘severe illness’
Amid this, ESPN’s Marty Smith, an NFL insider, broke down during a live broadcast while speaking about Kyle Busch. He revealed speaking to Kyle, just a few days before he passed away. According to him, it was on May 16, 2026, when he and ESPN’s senior NASCAR reporter, Ryan McGee, spoke to Kyle. Marty Smith didn’t mention whether they had spoken to Kyle about his health issues, but stated that it’s just impossible for them to even articulate the shock they are in with the passing of Kyle. He also praised Kyle for his unbeatable talent and mentioned that he, just like others, is at a loss. Marty Smith, while breaking down, said:
“It’s generally impossible to articulate what an incredible talent that Kyle Busch was.Ryan McGee and I just talked to him at length on Saturday … I just can’t wrap my hands around this. I’m at a loss.”
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