The FBI have launched an investigation into the death of late Indianapolis Colts owner, Jim Irsay, after bombshell reports detailed his substance addiction.
The Colts’ outspoken and sometimes controversial owner, who was rarely seen in public during the last NFL season, died at the age of 65 in May.
Over the years, Irsay had been open about his crippling addiction problems, admitting to going to rehab on multiple occasions for an alcoholism and painkiller addiction.
On Thursday afternoon, as per The Washington Post, it was revealed that the FBI are now investigating Irsay’s death as well as the recovery doctor who provided him with prescription pills and ketamine in the final months of his life.
The outlet claim that the agency are seeking records and information regarding Irsay’s death, along with his ‘substance (illegal and prescription) use’.
A federal subpoena was issued earlier this month and, according to the outlet, federal agents visited Indianapolis and conducted interviews with those close to Irsay.
Late Indianapolis Colts owner, Jim Irsay, allegedly relapsed in the years before his death
Irsay previously admitted he had partaken in rehab for alcoholism and painkiller addiction
The Daily Mail has reached out to the Indianapolis Colts for comment.
Back in August, a bombshell report claimed that Irsay had relapsed in his substance addiction in the years before his death, allegedly suffering as many as three overdoses after being administered ketamine and opioids.
Irsay was reportedly prescribed opioids and ketamine in concerning amounts by an addiction specialist doctor and suffered multiple overdoses.
According to five sources speaking to The Washington Post under anonymity, the recovery doctor is said to have supplied Irsay with opioid pills. Nurses are also said to have been seen injecting the NFL owner with ketamine under the doctor’s direction.
Ketamine, the anesthetic that contributed to the 2023 death of ‘Friends’ star Matthew Perry, reportedly poses a risk to patients with a history of substance abuse or heart conditions.
Perry was found dead face down in his jacuzzi back on October 29, 2023. A medical examiner later ruled that the Hollywood star – who had battled substance abuse issues throughout his life – had died of ‘acute effects of ketamine.’ Earlier this month, drug dealer Jasveen Sangha took a plea deal for allegedly supplying the fatal dose.
Irsay passed away at the Beverly Hills Hotel, where the doctor who was allegedly prescribing him with opioids and ketamine was also reportedly staying at the time.
The Beverly Hills Hotel declined to comment when contacted by the Daily Mail, citing guest privacy and confidentiality.
The billionaire NFL owner passed away at the Beverly Hills Hotel back in May
Irsay was suffering with a heart condition, according to the report. His death certificate was signed by the doctor, who listed Irsay’s cause of death as cardiac arrest cause by pneumonia and heart issues, according to The Post.
The Los Angeles County Department of Medical Examiner declined to conduct an autopsy. The department told The Post that it did not consider his death sudden, violent or unexpected.
Beverly Hills police also closed their investigation into Irsay’s death just days following his passing. Officers reportedly saw no signs of an overdose or drug use at the scene of his death, a spokesperson said.
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