Jim Irsay suddenly passes away at age 65

Jim Irsay suddenly passes away at age 65
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Jim Irsay, longtime owner of the Indianapolis Colts, shockingly passed away Wednesday. Irsay was 65 years of age.

The Colts’ X account confirmed the sudden death of Irsay, who has been with the franchise since 1984.

“We are devastated to announce our beloved owner and CEO, Jim Irsay, passed away peacefully in his sleep this afternoon,” the statement on X read. “Jim’s dedication and passion for the Indianapolis Colts, in addition to his generosity, commitment to the community, and most importantly, his love for his family were unsurpassed.”

Irsay suffered a medical scare back in Dec. 2023. Though he resumed his duties as owner/CEO for the 2024 season.

Irsay became vice president/general manager in 1984 before owning the franchise in 1997. He won Super Bowl XLI with Indianapolis.

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