India, May 22 -- Jim Irsay, the owner and CEO of the Indianapolis Colts, has died, the NFL franchise announced on Wednesday. He was 65 years old.

"We are devastated to announce our beloved Owner & CEO, Jim Irsay, passed away peacefully in his sleep this afternoon. 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. Our deepest sympathies go to his daughters, Carlie Irsay-Gordon, Casey Foyt, Kalen Jackson, and his entire family as we grieve with them," the Colts said in a statement on X, platform formerly known as Twitter.

While the Colts statement did not mention a cause of death, the 65-year-old had several he...