Colts say FBI has launched probe into death of former owner Jim Irsay

indianapolis colts On Thursday acknowledged the existence of an FBI investigation into the death of former owner Jim Irsay and the possible involvement of a California doctor who allegedly prescribed him pain pills and ketamine.

However, according to the club, the team has not been contacted by FBI officials and no subpoena has been issued.

Irse died in may At the age of 65 he suffered what was described as a cardiac arrest.

According to a story in The Washington Post, which first reported In the FBI investigation, the FBI is seeking records and information regarding Irsay’s death, drug use and his relationship with California addiction specialist Dr. Harry Haroutunian. The Post cited a grand jury subpoena issued in Los Angeles earlier this month and said people close to Irsay had been contacted.

Irsay, a longtime resident of California, died in a Beverly Hills hotel. Haroutunian was also staying at the hotel and treating Irsay before he died, the Post reported.

Irsay spoke publicly about his experience with substance abuse, including multiple overdoses and a drug that nearly cost him his life. His three daughters – Carly Irsay-Gordon, Casey Foyt and Kellen Jackson – assumed ownership of the Colts after his death.