“The Person I Thought I Would Grow Old Beside” — Samantha Busch Celebrates 8/18, “Kyle Busch Day,” With Heartbreaking Tribute To Her Late Husband

A very fitting tribute for 8/18. It’s been nearly three months now since NASCAR legend Kyle Busch sadly passed away at the age of 41, on May 21st, 2026, due to pneumonia that progressed into sepsis. It was very sudden, and he left behind his wife, Samantha, and two children, Brexton (11) and Lennix (4), as well as his parents and fellow race car driver in his brother, Kurt Busch. It’s just so incredibly sad, and my thoughts and prayers continue to go […] The post “The Person I Thought I Would Grow Old Beside” — Samantha Busch Celebrates 8/18, “Kyle Busch Day,” With Heartbreaking Tribute To Her Late Husband first appeared on Whiskey Riff.