The owner of the «Indianapolis Colts» team, Jim Irsay, passed away in May 2025
22 may 2025 в 13:37
In May 2025, Jim Irsay, the owner of the Indianapolis Colts team, passed away. He was 65 years old. The cause of the late businessman’s death was not immediately disclosed, but before his death, he had some health issues.
The Colts' Chief Operating Officer, Pete Ward, stated in a release with the team: «We are devastated to share that our beloved owner and CEO Jim Irsay passed away peacefully in his sleep today. Jim’s dedication and passion for the Indianapolis Colts, as well as his generosity, commitment to the community, and most importantly, his love for his family were unparalleled».
NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell also honored Irsay’s memory by releasing a statement that said: «We were deeply saddened to learn of Jim Irsay’s passing today. Jim was a friend and a man deeply devoted to his family, the game, the Colts, and the Indianapolis community. He led with integrity, passion, and care for players, coaches, and Colts staff, and his bold work in support of mental health will be an enduring legacy… On behalf of the entire NFL, I extend heartfelt condolences to Jim’s daughters and their families, as well as his many friends throughout the NFL».
Read on to learn more about Irsay, his career, and his health.
Irsay was the owner and CEO of the Colts, a team he inherited from his late father Robert Irsay. At that time, the team was known as the Baltimore Colts.
As the owner of an extremely successful sports team, Irsay had a net worth of $ 4 billion, according to Celebrity Net Worth.
In December 2023, Irsay was hospitalized after rescuers found him unconscious in his bedroom. Police described the incident as a suspicious overdose, according to ESPN. However, the Colts later stated that at the time Irsay was being treated for a «severe respiratory illness».
The cause of Irsay’s death was not disclosed at the time of publication
The Colts' Chief Operating Officer, Pete Ward, stated in a release with the team: «We are devastated to share that our beloved owner and CEO Jim Irsay passed away peacefully in his sleep today. Jim’s dedication and passion for the Indianapolis Colts, as well as his generosity, commitment to the community, and most importantly, his love for his family were unparalleled».
NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell also honored Irsay’s memory by releasing a statement that said: «We were deeply saddened to learn of Jim Irsay’s passing today. Jim was a friend and a man deeply devoted to his family, the game, the Colts, and the Indianapolis community. He led with integrity, passion, and care for players, coaches, and Colts staff, and his bold work in support of mental health will be an enduring legacy… On behalf of the entire NFL, I extend heartfelt condolences to Jim’s daughters and their families, as well as his many friends throughout the NFL».
Read on to learn more about Irsay, his career, and his health.
Irsay was the owner and CEO of the Colts, a team he inherited from his late father Robert Irsay. At that time, the team was known as the Baltimore Colts.
As the owner of an extremely successful sports team, Irsay had a net worth of $ 4 billion, according to Celebrity Net Worth.
In December 2023, Irsay was hospitalized after rescuers found him unconscious in his bedroom. Police described the incident as a suspicious overdose, according to ESPN. However, the Colts later stated that at the time Irsay was being treated for a «severe respiratory illness».
The cause of Irsay’s death was not disclosed at the time of publication
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