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FBI investigating death of late Colts owner Jim Irsay (report)
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The FBI is investigating the death of former Indianapolis Colts owner Jim Irsay , The Washington Post reported Thursday .
Federal authorities issued a grand jury subpoena earlier this month for records connected to Irsay’s death, his substance use as well as his relationship with addiction specialist Dr. Harry Haroutunian, The Post cited court documents and sources close to the matter.
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Irsay was open about his addiction struggles while he was alive.
In the final two years of his life, Irsay dealt with relapses and was allegedly working with Dr. Haroutunian, who The Washington Post reported in August was prescribing his patient ketamine and 200 opioid pills before Irsay overdosed twice in December 2023.
The death certificate for Irsay was signed by Dr. Haroutunian, who noted on it that cardiac arrest was the cause of the former NFL owner’s death.
An autopsy was not performed.
FBI agents have been in and out of Indianapolis in January as they conduct interviews of those who were close to Irsay in the final years of his life, The Post learned .
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During his tenure as owner, Irsay helped lead the Colts to the playoffs 16 times, won two AFC Championships and one Super Bowl.
Irsay joined the Colts’ staff in 1983. He was the vice president/general manager from 1984-1996 and was the. youngest person (24) to hold the title of GM in the NFL.
Irsay died in May 2025.
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