Tributes pour in as Street Outlaws star dies after battle with breast cancer (2024)

28th Jun 2024, 18:00By Carsen Holaday

Lizzy posted a tribute to Jeffrey

Lizzy shared on Facebook that she started dating Jeffrey when she "least expected it."

"I found a man when I least expected it, on top of going through the worst time in my life... it didn't phase him and he has loved me unconditionally since..," she wrote in January.

"Hair no hair...sick or not he has seen me at my worst... Getting numerous calls to tell how beautiful and strong I am, talking on FaceTime with my wig off and still compliments me...

"I am so so thankful for you and it needs to be said," she concluded.

28th Jun 2024, 17:30By Carsen Holaday

Meet Lizzy Musi's boyfriend

Jeffrey Earnhardt was born in Mooresville,North Carolina, on June 22, 1989.

The professional stockcarracing driver is a part-time competitor in theNascarXfinity Series and the Nascar Craftsman Truck Series.

According to hiswebsite, he has also competed in Specialty events including the Rolex Series and Nascar Euro Series, and "has his sights set on becoming a Nascar Champion."

The motorsports star is the grandson of the legendary lateDale Earnhardtand nephew of race car driverDale Earnhardt Jr.

'SO SO THANKFUL' Meet Street Outlaws star Lizzy Musi's boyfriend, Jeffrey Earnhardt

28th Jun 2024, 17:01By Carsen Holaday

Kye Kelley pictured

Lizzy Musi and her ex-boyfriend Kye Kelley broke up last year.

28th Jun 2024, 16:30By Carsen Holaday

Lizzy confirmed the breakup on Facebook

Lizzy laterconfirmedin a July 2023Facebookpost that they broke up due to his lack of support during a difficult time.

She that she broke up with him "Due to Kye not being there during the toughest time of my life because of being busy with his racing operation."

28th Jun 2024, 15:57By Carsen Holaday

What to know about Lizzy's ex-boyfriend

Lizzy Musi begandatingKye Kelley, who was born and raised in Magnolia, Mississippi, in 2017.

Kelley is a racecar driver, cast member of Street Outlaws, and a two-time Discovery Channel Street Outlaws Cash Days champion.

The two were engaged but broke up in 2023 before they walked down the aisle.

RACING RELATIONSHIP All about Street Outlaws star Lizzy Musi's ex-boyfriend, Kye Kelley

28th Jun 2024, 15:32By Carsen Holaday

Lizzy Musi pictured

Lizzy Musi has died at 33.

28th Jun 2024, 15:05By Carsen Holaday

Fans show sympathy

Many fans have shared an outpouring of sympathy following the news.

"This just hurts my heart," one fan wrote underneath Pat's post which was shared on Musi'sFacebookpage.

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

"One of the best women racers," another said.

"Her positive, happy personality was such an inspiration for younger generations. I can't believe this is true.

"Condolences to her family. Race high in heaven Lizzy."

28th Jun 2024, 14:32By Carsen Holaday

Inside Lizzy's rise to fame

Lizzy Musi rose to fame after scoring three victories in Street Outlaws.

In 2023, she was diagnosed with stage 4 triple-negative breast cancer - the most aggressive type of breast cancer, causing her to step away from the show.

The cancer had spread to her lymph nodes and liver, but the star remained hopeful about her condition.

Lizzy passed away Thursday evening.

28th Jun 2024, 14:07By Carsen Holaday

Street Outlaws shares statement

Street Outlaws has shared a statement about Lizzy Musi's death on social media.

"We’re deeply saddened to share the news of Lizzy Musi’s passing," the series shared.

"She was a treasured member of the racing world and our Street Outlaws community.

"We extend our condolences to her family and all those who loved her."

28th Jun 2024, 14:04By Carsen Holaday

Fans showed support

At the time the video was posted, many of her fans shared support for the racing star in the comments.

"We love you Lizzy stay strong," one person wrote.

"Well I was teary eyed watching this, then our Video popped up and I lost it, way to make me ugly cry," another person commented.

"You're awesome. Such a fan," a third person added.

28th Jun 2024, 13:30By Carsen Holaday

Lizzy Musi shared heartbreaking video

Lizzy Musitook toInstagramand shared avideoabout her journey withbreast cancer weeks before her death.

The vulnerable footage shows the star losing her hair and fainting after taking her medication, as well as happier moments like her being able to greet her fans and spend time with her loved ones.

"The month of APRIL marks a full year since I got diagnosed with Stage 4 Triple negative breast cancer."

"I am so very thankful to what this journey has actually taught me. I now know I have a purpose in life.

"I am grateful to keep going. GOD, my support of my family & friends and my knowledgeable doctors@mdandersoncancercenterAND@dukecancerinstitutegives me the strength and go!"

‘RAW MOMENTS’ Street Outlaws star's tragic video about cancer fight just weeks before death

28th Jun 2024, 12:42By Carsen Holaday

Watch Lizzy Musi share excitement for Empire Dragway

28th Jun 2024, 12:00By Carsen Holaday

Fans pay tribute

The drag racing community is paying tribute to Lizzy Musi on X.

28th Jun 2024, 11:33By Carsen Holaday

Lizzy is survived by her sister

Pat has two daughters, Lizzy and Tricia.

Lizzy followed Pat's path into drag racing and found fame with her own jaw-dropping one-eight mile effort, where she became the first female to break the 200mph barrier.

Pat's other daughter Tricia hasn't found herself in the limelight quite as much, but is said to be equally passionate about the sport.

Tricia also races and builds engines.

She toldenginebuildermag.comin 2022: "I always looked up to my dad and always wanted to be an engine builder like him someday."

28th Jun 2024, 11:01By Carsen Holaday

Fans share condolences

Lizzy Musi's dad's post caused an outpouring of love and sympathy.

"This is just hurts my heart. She was such an inspiration to young girls. I loved watching her race," wrote one user adding, "Rest easy beautiful you will be forever missed."

"This caught me off guard this morning. Such a strong beautiful soul. I’m so sorry that she didn’t have more time. My sympathies to her family and friends," a second person agreed.

"Condolences to her family. Race high in heaven Lizzy," wrote a third person.

28th Jun 2024, 10:30By Carsen Holaday

Lizzy shared 'great news' last month

Last month, Lizzy Musi sharedthat she had "great news" while receiving cancer treatment inGermany.

While not going into any extreme detail, the driver revealed that she would be seeking treatment atthe Medias Klinikum treatment center in Burghausen, Germany.

"I’ve kind of tried everything here [in the U.S.], and I’ve researched the doctor and treatment in Germany that can isolate my liver and treat it," Lizzy toldDrag Illustratedat the time.

28th Jun 2024, 09:58By Carsen Holaday

Lizzy paid tribute to mom before death

Lizzy Musiposteda touching tribute to her mom onFacebookin honor ofMother's Day weeks before her death.

"Happy Mother's Day to my Best Friend & lucky to call her my MOM," she wrote on social media.

"Thank you for always being by my side. I love you so much!"

Alongside the touching tribute, theNorth Carolinanative included a picture of herself in a pink and lilac snow outfit being held by her mother.

TRAGIC BATTLE Street Outlaws star paid gushing tribute to family weeks before death at 33

28th Jun 2024, 09:29By Carsen Holaday

Lizzy spoke about her diagnosis last April

Lizzy Musi revealed her breast cancer diagnosis in an Instagram post in April of 2023.

"Hey Everyone, I haven’t been able to have much time to post due to an unexpected life change," she wrote.

"A few days ago I have been Diagnosed with Triple Negative Stage 4 Breast Cancer that has moved to my lymph nodes to my liver."

“I have a rough journey ahead of me. I appreciate everyone’s messages and calls," she concluded.

28th Jun 2024, 09:01By Carsen Holaday

Pat Musi has a shop in North Carolina

Pat Musi managed to turn his engine-building prowess into a proper profession.

He heads up Pat Musi Racing Engines, which promises the expertise and performance from "50 years of power."

Pat has provided engines for both track and street since the 1970s.

His shop is based in Mooresville,North Carolina.

Drag racers can browse the available engines on the website and call up the shop to place an order.

28th Jun 2024, 08:30By Carsen Holaday

What to know about Lizzy Musi's dad

Pat Musi started street racing in Queens,New York,in a "souped-up '55 Chevy", according tomusiracing.com.

He soon transitioned to "more legal forms of drag racing" and powered to prominence in Pro Stock and Pro Street World Championships.

Pat is an eight-time pro-street world champion with a one-eighth mile career best time of 3.615 seconds, when he reached 209.23 mph.

He is described as having been one of the"fiercest competitors" in racing.

The famed drag racer then turned his attention to buildingengines- and found similar levels of success.

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28th Jun 2024, 08:00By Henry Moore

What was Lizzy Musi's cause of death?

Lizzy died aged 33 after a battle withbreast cancer.

She was hit with a stage 4 triple-negative diagnosis, one of the most aggressive types.

Sadly, thecancerspread to her lymph nodes and liver.

Lizzy was open about her battle with the horror disease throughout.

She told of how she flew to Germany for specialist treatment in June 2024.

28th Jun 2024, 07:30By Henry Moore

When did Lizzy Musi die?

Tragically,Lizzy lost her lifeon June 27.

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."

28th Jun 2024, 07:00By Henry Moore

Who was Lizzy Musi?

Lizzy gained fame as she starred on Discovery Channel show The Street Outlaws: No Prep Kings.

Raised inNorth Carolina, she grew up around racetracks as the daughter of Pat Musi, a renowned engine builder and "doorslammer" -drag racingin full-body sedans.

Lizzy followed in her father's footsteps and soared up the drag-racing ranks.

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

Her achievements on the track made her an inspirational figure for budding female drivers.

28th Jun 2024, 06:30By Henry Moore

Tributes continue to pour in

As her fans across America wake up, tributes are flooding in for inspirational driver Lizzy Musi.

One X user said: "Anyone who watches Street Outlaws and its offshoots, especially No Prep Kings will know Lizzy Musi. Today, she lost her battle with Stage 4 breast cancer at just 33. So very sad…"

Another wrote: "So sad...so young! RIP Lizzy Musi"

28th Jun 2024, 06:00By Henry Moore

Lizzy Musi hailed boyfriend's unwavering support

Earlier this year, Lizzy Musi publicly praised her boyfriend Jeffrey Earnhardt, the grandson of legendary NASCAR driver Dale Earnhardt, for his unwavering support.

"This guy right here has supported me like no other from sleepless ER nights and dealing with my health to cheering me on at my races," Musiwroteon Instagram.

"This past weekend I got to watch him do his thing after a long off-season and he just straight killed it. @jearnhardt1 #thankful #oneofakind #howloveissupposetofeel"