Jordan Feldstein, Maroon 5's manager and Jonah Hill's brother, dies at 40

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Jordan Feldstein, the brother of actors Jonah Hill and Beanie Feldstein, has died at the age of 40. Time

Jordan Feldstein, the longtime manager of Maroon 5 and brother of actor Jonah Hill, has died, band spokeswoman Carleen Donovan confirmed Saturday to USA TODAY. 

Feldstein was 40 years old and died unexpectedly Friday.

In the statement, the Feldstein family said Feldstein called 911 after experiencing shortness of breath. He had gone into cardiac arrest by the time paramedics arrived and died a short time later.

"His family asks for privacy during this difficult and unexpected time," the statement continued. "In lieu of food and flowers, the family will announce a charity in the coming weeks where memorial donations can be made in Jordan’s name."

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His cause of death was not disclosed.

Feldstein was the founder and chief executive of Career Artist Management and had managed Maroon 5 since its inception 15 years ago. His company also counts Miguel, The B-52s, Elle King and Rick Springfield among its clients.

In November 2013, Feldstein was briefly married to actor Clint Eastwood's daughter Francesca, who was then 20 years old. Soon afterward, she got the marriage annulled, People magazine reported at the time.

Feldstein's other survivors include his sister, parents and two children from a previous marriage.

Feldstein also leaves behind his friends in the music world, who are reacting to his death on social media.

On Twitter, Iggy Izzalea said the news made her very sad. "He was such a character and will be sorely missed by many."

Roots musician Questlove Gomez tweeted: "So Sad Man. Peace be with his family and loved ones." 

"Massive RIP to Jordy Feldstein," OneRepublic frontman Ryan Tedder shared on Twitter to his "longterm comrade in this crazy music business.. Maroon 5 mgr among many others, thoughts and prayers to his family, his kids, & The (Maroon 5) family. So sad today."

Rapper Big Boi also shared his respects on Twitter.

"#rip Jordan," he wrote. "my Close Friend and Manager"

Contributing: The Associated Press. Follow Sara Moniuszko on Twitter: @SaraMoniuszko