Samantha Busch, the wife of NASCAR driver Kyle Busch, made her first public comments Friday, just over two weeks after his stunning death.Busch, 41, died May 21 after a battle with pneumonia turned into sepsis.The two-time NASCAR champion collapsed during a simulator session ahead of the Coca-Cola 600, and was rushed to the hospital.
He died the next day.A private memorial was held for Busch earlier this week.Samantha Busch took to Instagram Friday for the first time since her husband's death, thanking fans for their support in a lengthy post:NASCAR, RACING WORLD REACTS TO KYLE BUSCH'S SHOCKING DEATH AT 41: 'CANNOT COMPREHEND THIS NEWS'NASCAR Cup Series driver Kyle Busch and his wife Samantha stand before the start of the 1000Bulbs.com 500 at Talladega Superspeedway in Talladega, Ala., on Oct.14, 2018.
(Jasen Vinlove/USA TODAY Sports)"As a family, we wanted to take a moment to say thank you.The prayers, messages, flowers, meals, hugs, and countless acts of kindness have carried us through the most heartbreaking days of our lives.
While our hearts are absolutely shattered, we have felt God’s 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. From 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."Busch was a two-time Cup champion and undoubtedly ...