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Kyle Busch\u2019s wife Samantha shared an heartfelt message on social media a little more than two weeks after the NASCAR star died at 41.<\/p>\n

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The NASCAR legend died after pneumonia progressed \u201cinto sepsis, resulting in rapid and overwhelming associated complications.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cThe prayers, messages, flowers, meals, hugs, and countless acts of kindness have carried us through the most heartbreaking days of our lives,\u201d Samantha posted Friday afternoon to her Instagram account. \u201cWhile our hearts are absolutely shattered, we have felt God\u2019s presence and arms wrapped tightly around us through each and every one of you. The love that has surrounded our family during this unimaginable time has brought comfort in the middle of so much pain. Knowing the impact Kyle had on others and seeing how they are honoring him through each unique act of generosity is a true testament to how special Kyle is to so many people. There are moments when the weight of this loss feels impossible to carry, yet time and time again God, through you all, has shown us we are not alone.\u00a0<\/p>\n

\u201cFrom family and friends to fans and complete strangers, thank you for showing up for us. Thank you for loving our family so well. Thank you for loving Kyle. Thank you for honoring him. We may never find the words to fully express what your support has meant to us, but please know that we are deeply grateful.\u201d<\/p>\n

The two-time NASCAR Cup Series champion and Samantha shared two children, son Brexton, 11, and daughter Lennix, 4.<\/p>\n

The couple celebrated Brexton\u2019s 11th birthday just days before Kyle\u2019s death, as seen in an Instagram post by Busch.<\/p>\n

The Busch Family, Richard Childress Racing and NASCAR issued a joint statement on May 21 saying Busch died after being hospitalized.<\/p>\n

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No cause of death was given at the time.<\/p>\n

Busch \u2014 the younger brother of NASCAR Hall of Famer Kurt Busch \u2014 was testing in the Chevrolet racing simulator in Concord, N.C., on May 20 when he became unresponsive and was transported to a hospital in Charlotte, according to The Associated Press.<\/p>\n

Earlier in April, Busch told his crew over the radio at the end of a Cup Series race to ask a doctor to give him a \u201cshot\u201d when he finished a May 10 race.<\/p>\n

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The TV broadcast said Busch had been dealing with a sinus cold during the week leading up to the race at Watkins Glen International.<\/p>\n

Busch was preparing to race in the NASCAR Coca-Cola 600 on May 21, part of the \u201cGreatest Day in Motorsport\u201d with the Indy 500, before he was hospitalized.<\/p>\n

His final race came at the Nascar All-Star Race on May 17,\u00a0where he finished 17th.<\/p>\n

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