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Everything to know about late Street Outlaws racer Lizzy Musi

28 June 2024 , 09:38
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After her father announced her death, tributes poured in for the late racecar driver
After her father announced her death, tributes poured in for the late racecar driver

THE LATE Lizzy Musi is remembered for appearing in the Discovery Channel's Street Outlaws: No Prep Kings.

Before her death, the TV personality's health struggles forced her to take a hiatus from the abovementioned series.

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Lizzy Musi was a racer on Street Outlaws: No Prep KingsCredit: Instagram/lizzymusi

Who was Lizzy Musi?

Lizzy was known for drag racing in the Discovery Channel show Street Outlaws: No Prep Kings.

Raised in North Carolina, she grew up around racetracks as the daughter of Pat Musi, a renowned engine builder and "door slammer."

Lizzy followed in her father's footsteps and took on a drag-racing career.

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In 2014, she was the first woman to break the 200mph barrier in eighth-mile racing in a 3.802 second run.

What was Lizzy Musi's cause of death?

On June 27, 2024, 33-year-old Lizzy lost her battle with cancer.

Specifically, she was struggling with stage 4 triple-negative breast cancer.

Her dad, Pat, confirmed her passing in a Facebook statement.

He said: "Surrounded by her family, in the comfort of her own home, Lizzy was called to heaven at 11:25 pm tonight.

"Thank you for all the prayers and support throughout her battle.

"At this time, the family would like to have time to process, grief and make arrangements in peace.

"We will give an update as soon as we have information to share."

33-year-old Lizzy Musi was vocal about her struggles with breast cancer
33-year-old Lizzy Musi was vocal about her struggles with breast cancerCredit: Instagram/lizzymusi

When was Lizzy diagnosed with breast cancer?

Lizzy revealed her diagnosis in 2023, forcing her to step back from The Street Outlaws show.

She announced the diagnosis on her YouTube channel, sitting alongside her fiancé, Kye Kelley.

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Lizzy said she'd noticed a growing lump in her breast sometime between December 2022 and January 2023.

Following her death, fans shared their heartbreak on social media.

One said: "This just hurts my heart.

"She was such an inspiration to young girls. I loved watching her race."

"I can't believe this is true."

Owen Leonard

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