Colts owner Jim Irsay undergoing treatment for ‘severe respiratory illness’

The Indianapolis Colts announced on Tuesday that team owner Jim Irsay is receiving treatment for a severe respiratory illness. The 64-year-old was scheduled to play a show with his band, the Jim Irsay Band, at the Shrine Auditorium in Los Angeles on Thursday, but he will now have to miss the event, according to the team.

“Jim Irsay is currently being treated for a severe respiratory illness,” the Colts announced. “While this unfortunately means he won’t be able to perform with his band this week in Los Angeles, he is receiving excellent care and looks forward to returning to the stage as soon as possible. We’ll have no additional information at this time and we ask that you respect the privacy of Jim and his family as he recovers.”

The youngest NFL team owner in league history at 37, Irsay inherited ownership of the Colts from his late father, Robert Irsay. The Colts have since won 10 division titles, made the playoffs 18 times, appeared in two Super Bowls and won Super Bowl XLI.

Indianapolis ended its season on Saturday with a loss against the Houston Texans. They finished the year 9-8 under head coach Shane Steichen.