Once viewed as a wild child of NASCAR but with talent that could not be denied, Kyle Busch turned that ability into one of the most successful careers the sport has ever seen. Busch died Thursday after a brief illness.

The loss of Kyle Busch has left the NASCAR world in tears. But his wife, Samantha Busch, now finds herself living the very moment she once quietly dreaded.

NASCAR legend Kyle Busch, who suddenly died on May 21, is survived by his wife and two children. Here's what to know about them.

According to her website, “Samantha Busch is a wife, mother, author, entrepreneur, lifestyle blogger, IVF advocate, philanthropist and [former] co-owner of a professional race team. As a successful 'boss babe,' Samantha is driven to empower women of all ages and backgrounds to live their best lives with confidence and poise.”