Jack White has pulled tour dates in Mexico after the death of his keyboard player.

It was confirmed that 38-year-old Isaiah 'Ikey' Owens, who has played with White since 2012, was found dead in his Puebla, Mexico hotel room on Tuesday (October 14).

It has since been revealed by a rep that the musician - who previously played with The Mars Volta - died from a heart attack.

Jack White and his band were in the middle of a tour and they have cancelled some dates in Mexico as a result of the news.

The musician said in a statement: "It is with great sadness that we tell the world of the passing of the incredible musician Isaiah 'Ikey' Owens. He will be missed and loved forever by his family, friends, bandmates and fans.

"Ikey Owens was an astounding keyboard player in Jack White's backing band. He also played with Mars Volta, Free Moral Agents, and many other projects. Out of respect for Ikey, the remaining shows of the Jack White Tour in Mexico have been cancelled. We will all miss you Ikey. You were and are an incredible artist."

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Watch Owens play with Jack White at the weekend below: