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Location Of NFL Owner Jim Irsay's Death Announced Thursday

Originally posted on The Spun | By Chris Rosvoglou | Last updated Aug 28, 2025 12:38 PM ET

It was sadly reported in May that Indianapolis Colts owner Jim Irsay passed away at the age of 65.

Irsay took over as the owner of the Colts in 1997 and held that title until his death. The highlight of his nearly 30-year run in Indy had to be witnessing a Super Bowl victory over the Chicago Bears in February 2007. Peyton Manning was named Super Bowl MVP for completing 25-of-38 passes for 247 yards with a touchdown and an interception.

Although it wasn't always smooth sailing for the Colts, there's no question Irsay was a respected figure in the NFL community.

"We were deeply saddened to learn of Jim Irsay's passing today. Jim was a friend, and a man deeply committed to his family, the game, the Colts, and the Indianapolis community," NFL commissioner Roger Goodell said after Irsay's death. "He led with integrity, passion and care for the Colts' players, coaches and staff, and his courageous work in support of mental health will be a lasting legacy. ... On behalf of the entire NFL, I extend my heartfelt condolences to Jim's daughters and their families, and to his many friends throughout the NFL."

New information about Irsay's death has come to light.

According to The Washington Post, the late Colts owner he died at the Beverly Hills Hotel. His cause of death was listed as cardiac arrest due to acute pneumonia.

The report also states that Irsay overdosed on three different occasions since 2020. The most recent one allegedly occurred at a Florida resort in the winter of 2023.

The Washington Post claims Irsay and the Colts "repeatedly misled the public about his relapse." His daughters, Carlie Irsay-Gordon, Casey Foyt, and Kalen Jackson, responded to that claim.

"Our Dad was open about his battles with addiction and mental health," Irsay's daughters said, via Pro Football Talk. "He never claimed to be perfect. The media is not the place to address inquiries about information which is disputed, lacks essential context, or involves private medical matters."

Colts will honor Irsay in Week 1.

The Colts have already announced that Irsay will be inducted into their Ring of Honor before their season opener against the Miami Dolphins.

“There was no bigger advocate for the Colts, the NFL, the city of Indianapolis and the state of Indiana than our dad, Jim Irsay,” Irsay’s daughters said. “It’s only fitting that he now joins the other amazing Colts legends in our Ring of Honor who contributed so much to our franchise and our community over the past four decades.”

Irsay will become the 20th member to enter the Colts Ring of Honor. The late owner will join a historic group that includes Peyton Manning, Tony Dungy, Dwight Freeney, Marvin Harrison Sr. and Reggie Wayne among others.

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