The musician was found dead in Mexico, where he was on tour with White's band, reported Us magazine.
White's record label Third Man Records said, "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.
The cause of Owens's death is currently unknown.
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