Diego Borella, an assistant director of the hit Netflix series Emily in Paris, died on Aug. 22 while filming the fifth season of the show in Venice, Italy at age 47.
“We are deeply saddened to confirm the sudden passing of a member of the Emily in Paris production family,” a Paramount Television Studios spokesperson said. “Our hearts go out to the individual’s family and loved ones during this incredibly difficult time.”
While preparing to film a final scene inside Venice’s historic Hotel Danieli, local outlets reported that Borella collapsed around 7 p.m. local time. Medical staff on set attempted to revive Borella, but he passed away at the scene. Meanwhile, a local doctor, who had rushed to the scene, confirmed the assistant director’s death, and stated that he likely died of a “sudden heart attack.”
Production on the final episode of show’s fifth season was temporarily suspended.
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