It is a sad Christmas this year for actor Jonah Hill and the band members of Maroon 5, since one of their own, Hill's brother, and Maroon 5s manager, Jordan Feldstein has died at the young age of 40. According to USA Today, Feldstein was suffering from shortness of breath and called 911 for help. By the time they got to him, he went into cardiac arrest and a short time later, he passed away on Friday.
His family wants privacy during their time of grief
Besides brother Jonah Hill, Feldstein is survived by a sister, his parents, and two children. His family has asked for privacy in their time of grief.
When it comes to food and flowers, they are setting up a charity fund in Jordan's name where his friends and family can make donations in his name.
Feldstein had high profile clients he managed besides Maroon 5
Besides being the manager of Maroon 5, Feldstein was also the founder and CEO of Career Artist Management. Feldstein was the manager of Maroon 5 since they started the band 15 years ago. Career Artist Management can also count many other singers as their clients including Elle King, The B-52s, Miguel, as well as Rick Springfield.
Everyone is reacting to his death on social media
His family isn't the only ones mourning Feldstein as he had many friends in the music world who are reacting to his unexpected death on social media.
Jordan Feldstein and Adam Levin were childhood friends
Frontman of Maroon 5, Adam Levin and Jordan Feldstein were friends since they were children and grew up together. Feldstein was just 21-year-old when he started managing the band.
According to the New York Daily News, in 2015, Feldstein told Billboard that when the band, Maroon 5 first started out, they were afraid to have a 21-year-old as their manager.
However, as they tried out different managers, and advertised for people to try out with them, no one was quite right for them. So Feldstein got the gig and was with them until he died on Friday.
Jordan Feldstein will be missed by everyone, close friends, family, friends in the music business, and fans of the band. He will be missed by so many people, which says something about the type of person he was.
An unexpected death
How sad is it that Jordan died so unexpectedly and at such a young age. He seemed to be fine until he went into cardiac arrest. It is just so sudden. What do you think about this sad news? Sound off with your opinion on this and let everyone know what you think!
