Colts confirm FBI opened investigation into Irsay's death

The Indianapolis Colts confirmed Thursday that the FBI are investigating the death of former team owner Jim Irsay, according to ESPN's Stephen Holder.

The investigation centers on the potential involvement of Irsay's recovery doctor, Dr. Harry Haroutunian, who reportedly provided him with prescription pain pills and ketamine in his final months, Holder adds.

The FBI is seeking information about Irsay's death, his substance use, and his relationship with Haroutunian, according to a federal grand jury subpoena reviewed by Will Hobson, Albert Samaha, and Sam Fortier of The Washington Post.

Multiple people close to Irsay in Indianapolis were also reportedly interviewed by the FBI in January about the latter years of his life.

The Colts say the FBI hasn't reached out to them nor have they received any subpoenas, according to Holder.

Irsay, who battled addiction issues throughout his life, died at the age of 65 at a Beverly Hills Hotel in May 2025. Haroutunian was also at the hotel and helped Irsay with treatment before his death, according to The Washington Post. Cardiac arrest caused by pneumonia and heart issues were the reasons for Irsay's death, according to a death certificate reportedly signed by Haroutunian.

Irsay became the Colts' sole owner in 1997 after his father and former owner Rob passed away. He rose through the ranks within the organization, first becoming the youngest general manager in NFL history at the age of 24 in 1984 before taking over day-to-day operations in 1995.