The Netflix television series Emily in Paris suffered a tragedy while filming a scene at a hotel in Venice, Italy. The news was announced on Aug. 22 by the Italian-language newspaper, La Repubblica.

Diego Borella, assistant director of Emily in Paris, died suddenly at 47 while filming season 5 in Italy. Production briefly paused before resuming Aug. 23.

Diego Borella, a locally hired third assistant director, on the Netflix show Emily in Paris, has died. He was 47. Borella reportedly collapsed on set while the series was filming season five in Venice, Italy, The Hollywood Reporter has learned.