The FBI has launched an investigation into the May 2025 death of former Indianapolis Colts owner Jim Irsay at age 65, focusing on his substance use, both prescription and illegal, and treatment by California addiction specialist Dr. Harry Haroutunian.
For context, a federal grand jury subpoena in Los Angeles seeks records on Irsay’s death, drug use, and relationship with Haroutunian, who prescribed opioids and ketamine in his final months and signed the death certificate citing cardiac arrest from acute pneumonia with heart issues. The Colts confirmed they are aware of the probe but stated they have not been contacted or subpoenaed. No charges have been filed; the investigation is ongoing.
“We are aware of the investigation, but at this time, we’ve not been contacted by the FBI or been served with any subpoenas, said the Indianapolis Colts in an official statement. Echoing this point, Colts Chief Legal Officer Dan Emerson confirmed in a phone interview that “the team is aware of the investigation but has not been served with a subpoena or contacted by the FBI.”
Apparently, the federal grand jury subpoena requests explicitly “records and information relating to Irsay’s death, his ‘substance (illegal and prescription) use,’ and his ‘relationship with Dr. Harry Haroutunian.’” The doctor at the centre of this scandal signed a death certificate which indicated the cause of death as cardiac arrest resulting from acute pneumonia.
Reacting to the scrutiny, Dr. Harry Haroutunian briefly spoke to the media, where he claimed, “I dedicated 18 months of my life to try to care for him … as a brother. We did everything we could to make him as comfortable as possible.”
However, despite these comments, many have speculated about possible foul play. “Matthew Perry’s assistant repeatedly injected the actor with ketamine the day he died, prosecutors allege,” a viral post to social media claimed.
“This is horrible. I guess I shouldn’t be surprised that there are evil exploitative doctors to the stars in Hollywood,” one concerned member of the public reacted. Another asked, “I saw this a little while ago. I’m glad something is being done, but do they go through all this for all drug-related deaths, or just when it’s a super-famous, beloved person?”
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Concerned, one woman wondered, “Why was he getting ketamine injections outside of a medical facility? Usually if your doc gives you ketamine for at home use it’s in the form of a nasal spray or a wafer. Nobody is getting injections at home! I guess the wealthy play by different rules but still..”
Angered by the situation, one comment noted, “Matthew Perry was a good, sweet, funny man with a horrible disease he couldnt overcome. Read his biography ‘Friends Lovers & The Big Terrible Thing’. Anyone who exploited that should be prosecuted to the highest degree of punitive measures the law allows! RIP Matthew! You are missed.”
Confused, another member of the public explained, “Well, that will happen when u mix it with tons of other drugs…. other than that it’s extremely rare to die from Ketamine…it one of the safest painkillers around,” casting doubts on the official story.