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Washington Post: Colts Owner Jim Irsay Relapsed, Was Prescribed Opioids and Ketamine in Final Years

A death certificate listing cardiac arrest without toxicology or autopsy has prompted fresh scrutiny of the care he received.

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Aug 23, 2025; Cincinnati, Ohio, USA; A tribute to the late Indianapolis Colts owner Jim Irsay is shown on the screen prior to game between the Indianapolis Colts and the Cincinnati Bengals at Paycor Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Christine Tannous-USAToday via Imagn Images/File Photo

Overview

  • The investigation cites five people with direct knowledge, with four saying they witnessed ketamine injections and all describing opioid use.
  • The report details overdoses in February 2020 in Turks and Caicos, on Dec. 8, 2023 at his Carmel home, and about 12 days later near Miami that led to a months‑long hospitalization.
  • Public statements from the Colts attributed hospitalizations to a severe respiratory illness, surgery or heart issues, which the report says misrepresented relapse‑related events.
  • California addiction specialist Dr. Harry Haroutunian prescribed the drugs, defended his care, and signed the death certificate listing cardiac arrest due to pneumonia and heart problems.
  • Beverly Hills police noted no signs of overdose or foul play at his May 21 death, and Irsay’s daughters acknowledged his long battle with addiction while declining further comment.