Isaiah Owens Dies: Keyboardist for Jack White's Band Was 38

Isaiah Owens, the keyboard player for Jack White's band, has died at age 38 of a heart attack, Third Man Records announced.

Owens, also known as "Ikey," was found dead in his hotel room Tuesday in Mexico.

Rocker White is canceling his remaining tour dates in Mexico out of respect following the death of Owens, a publicist said.

Owens, originally from Long Beach, California, had recently moved to Nashville, Tennessee, to perform with White's band, The Associated Press said.

The band had scheduled shows in Guadalajara on Tuesday and Monterrey on Wednesday.

Owens also played in other bands, including Mars Volta and Free Moral Agents. "We will all miss you Ikey," the band said in a statement. "You were and are an incredible artist."

Owens was remembered on Twitter by fans and friends.

Ikey Owens was a great friend. He was such a talented musician & always supported us @LOWENDTHEORY. I dedicate my set to Ikey tonight.

— G L K (@GASLAMPKILLER) October 15, 2014

Rest in peace, Ikey Owens. We’ll always remember how you dazzled us on the keys with Jack White this past summer.

— Bonnaroo (@Bonnaroo) October 15, 2014

Can't believe we left without my musical bro. Love ya Ikey. #OneOfAKind http://t.co/NkZ70hE03o

— DARU JONES l RUSIC (@darujones) October 15, 2014

Ikey was he was always teaching me, but I wouldn't know it until I had learned something. #ikeyowens #RIPIkey pic.twitter.com/kBYURnQQFM

— Dominic John Davis (@basslineroad) October 15, 2014

Still in shock that ikey just passed away. him, jack and the rest of the band performing on Ellen 5 days ago... http://t.co/McL0DcWwe5

— Omar Kandah (@_OmarKandah) October 15, 2014

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