‘Emily in Paris’ Assistant Director Diego Borella Dies at 47 After Collapsing During Filming in Italy
- - ‘Emily in Paris’ Assistant Director Diego Borella Dies at 47 After Collapsing During Filming in Italy
Jordan MoreauAugust 24, 2025 at 1:42 AM
Diego Borella, an assistant director on Netflix’s “Emily in Paris,” died after collapsing suddenly while filming Season 5 in Italy on Thursday. He was 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 in a statement to Variety. “Our hearts go out to the individual’s family and loved ones during this incredibly difficult time.”
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According to local Italian news outlets, Borella collapsed around 7:00 p.m. Thursday while the show was filming in Venice. The crew was preparing for a scene inside the Hotel Danieli. Medics on set tried to revive Borella, but he was pronounced dead at the scene due to a “sudden heart attack,” per a local outlet. Filming for “Emily in Paris” Season 5 was reportedly suspended after the incident and resumed on Saturday.
The first look images and premiere date for “Emily in Paris” Season 5 were released by Netflix last week as production has been underway in various parts of Europe. Filming kicked off in Rome in May, then returned to Paris in June and had been in Venice beginning in August.
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