Police say Indianapolis Colts owner Jim Irsay was found unresponsive and pale in December after a suspected overdose, according to TMZ Sports.
Indiana State Police said Ursai was found unresponsive in bed, cold to the touch and out of breath. according to To TMZ.
According to police documents obtained by TMZ, Carmel police say that around 4:30 a.m. on Dec. 8, someone found Irsay unconscious and blue on the bathroom floor. He was discovered and dispatched to his home.
Police say they tried to wake him up by rubbing his sternum but were unsuccessful. Police later said they deployed Narcan, to which Irsay “showed some reaction,” according to TMZ. (Related article: 'I'm fine': Buccaneers head coach embarrasses reporter after weather question)
According to TMZ, police said the caretaker provided a list of the medications Ursai was taking, but added: “At this time, it is unknown what Ursai was ingesting prior to his arrival.” Ta.
The Colts' owner has a history of drug and alcohol abuse, previously telling HBO Sports that he had struggled with addiction for years and had checked into a rehab facility. Irsai also told Andrea Kremer that he had previously overdosed while trying to detox.
Indianapolis Colts owner Jim Irsay is grateful to be alive after years of addiction nearly destroyed him. In his first in-depth interview, Irsay details his difficult journey with us. @Andrea_Kremer. The new episode of #realsports Delivery tomorrow only @streamonmax. pic.twitter.com/TQ2Tq2Vcle
— Real Sports (@RealSportsHBO) November 20, 2023
The Colts released a statement saying Irsay is recovering from a respiratory illness.
The Colts released the following statement regarding owner Jim Irsay, who TMZ recently reported may have overdosed. Mr. Irsai continues to recover from his respiratory illness. We will not be commenting further on his personal health and ask that the privacy of Jim and his family continue to be respected. ”
— Stephen Holder (@HolderStephen) January 17, 2024
