The cause of death of Isaiah ‘Ikey’ Owens, who was on tour in Mexico with Jack White at the time of his sudden passing earlier this week, has been determined.
“The coroner has determined that Ikey Owens died from a heart attack the morning of October 14 at approximately 4am,” a statement reveals. “The only drugs found in his room were a small amount of marijuana.”
White cancelled remaining tour dates at the Teatro Estudio Cavaret in Zapopan and Auditorio Banamex in Monterrey after the shock news emerged, and released a tribute on his official website which read:
“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.”