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Kyle Busch cause of death revealed: Severe pneumonia progressed into sepsis, family says

May 23, 2026 at 11:53 am

Kyle Busch cause of death revealed: Severe pneumonia progressed into sepsis, family says

Kyle Busch died after severe pneumonia progressed into sepsis, resulting in rapid and overwhelming associated complications, according to a statement released by his family.

FILE – Kyle Busch waits for the start of a NASCAR Xfinity Series auto race Saturday, June 19, 2021, in Lebanon, Tenn. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey, File)

Freedom High School held its 2026 prom Friday, May 22, at SteelStacks in Bethlehem. Students and their guests arrive to the big night. (Monica Cabrera/The Morning Call)

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Lehigh Valley Charter High School for the Arts held its 2026 prom Friday, May 22, at the Americus Hotel in Allentown. Students and their guest arrive to the big night. (David Garrett/Special to The Morning Call)

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Street tacos served on warm corn tortillas with beef (barbacoa) are on the menu Wednesday, May 13, 2026, at Tia B’s Street Tacos which recently opened in Easton, where it serves tacos, burritos, quesadillas and nachos. It also operates food trucks and previously had a New Jersey location. (April Gamiz/The Morning Call)

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Former Bethlehem firefighter and Democratic 7th District congressional candidate Bob Brooks. (Monica Cabrera/The Morning Call)

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