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Indianapolis Colts owner and CEO Jim Irsay has died at the age of 65, the team announced on Wednesday.
The Colts said Irsay died “peacefully in his sleep” on Wednesday afternoon. No cause of death was given.
“Jim’s dedication and passion for the Indianapolis Colts in addition to his generosity, commitment to the community, and most importantly, his love for his family were unsurpassed,” the team said in a statement.
Irsay was one of the league’s most high-profile owners and was remembered as a fierce advocate for Indiana’s capital city. He frequently spoke with reporters and was heavily involved in the Colts’ football…
