Lizzy Musi dead at 33: Street Outlaws star succumbed to stage four breast cancer while surrounded by family

Drag racer Lizzy Musi, who rose to fame on the long-running reality TV franchise Street Outlaws, died Thursday at the age of 33 after a battle with breast cancer.

She was diagnosed in April 2023, and by the time doctors discovered the disease, it had already progressed to stage four.

News of her death was announced by her father Pat Musi, who had been a drag racer himself before his daughter took up the practice.

“Surrounded by her family, in the comfort of her own home, Lizzy was called to heaven tonight at 11:25pm,” Pat wrote on Facebook.

“Thank you for all the prayers and support during her battle. The family would like to take the time to process their grief and make arrangements in peace. We will provide an update as soon as we have more information.”

Lizzy grew up in North Carolina in the racing world, thanks to her father’s career as a driver and engine builder.

She eventually took up the profession herself and became the first woman ever to break the 200 mph barrier eighth mile slammer racing.

In 2018, she reached new heights of fame by joining the Street Outlaws franchise, appearing in the No Prep Kings series.

Lizzy has carved a niche for herself as a recurring presence in the Street Outlaws world, appearing on Street Outlaws: Locals Only last year.

Shortly after receiving the news in April 2023, she announced her cancer diagnosis, announcing that an “unexpected life change” had just occurred.

“A few days ago I was diagnosed with stage 4 triple negative breast cancer that has moved from my lymph nodes to my liver,” she wrote on Instagram.

She explained that she first felt the lump in December 2022 or January 2023, in a video posted to her. YouTube page.

At first, she dismissed the growth as “scar tissue” because she had recently had two breast augmentations that “didn’t work.”

She was diagnosed in April 2023, and by the time doctors discovered the disease, it had progressed to stage four; pictured in June, just after her head was shaved

In 2018, she reached new heights of fame by joining the Street Outlaws franchise, featured in the No Prep Kings series.

The news of her death was announced by her father Pat Musi, who had been a drag racer himself before his daughter took up the practice

She became a successful member of her father’s profession, becoming the first woman ever to break the 200 mph barrier in an eighth-mile slammer race

In her final months, it was revealed that she was in a relationship with professional racing driver Jeffrey Earnhardt, the grandfather of Dale Earnhardt, a legend in the industry

However, her lump grew larger and worried her so much that she decided to investigate further, and it turned out she had cancer.

Lizzy made the announcement with her then-fiancé, fellow Street Outlaws personality Kye Kelley, whom she broke up with later that year.

In June 2023, she posted a selfie of her shaved head on her Instagram page, saying that Kye had cut her hair for her at the racetrack.

“I don’t think I would have wanted it any other way,” she wrote. “Every time I brushed my hair it would fall out in clumps. I had bald spots and excessive hair loss, it was just at the point where I was ready to take that step.”

Lizzy continued to fight cancer until the end – her last Instagram post, dated May 31, indicated that she was undergoing treatment at a private clinic in Germany.

In her final months, it was known that she was dating pro driver Jeffrey Earnhardt, whose grandfather was NASCAR legend Dale Earnhardt.

“I found a man when I least expected it, and I also went through the worst time of my life…,” she wrote in a glowing Facebook post in January.

‘It hasn’t phased him and he’s loved me unconditionally since..her not a hair…sick or not he’s seen me at my worst…Getting countless calls telling me how beautiful and strong I am, talking on FaceTime with my wig off and still complimenting me… I’m so grateful for you and it needs to be said.”