He was 65. “We are devastated to announce our beloved Owner & CEO, Jim Irsay, passed away peacefully in his sleep this afternoon," Pete Ward, the team's chief operating officer, revealed.

The Indianapolis Colts made a heartbreaking announcement on Wednesday. Jim Irsay, the longtime owner of the team, passed away in his sleep at the age of 65. Irsay has been one of the most enthusiastic owners in professional sports.

Jim Irsay’s death has left Tony Dungy heartbroken. The former Indianapolis head coach joined Pro Football Talk Live on Thursday to reflect on his relationship with the franchise’s longtime owner, who died Wednesday at the age of 65, including a recent missed connection between the two.