‘Emily in Paris’ Assistant Director Diego Borella Dies at 47 After Collapsing During Filming in Venice

Diego Borella, an assistant director on Netflix’s “Emily in Paris,” died after collapsing suddenly while filming Season 5 in Venice 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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Borella was a locally hired, Italian third assistant director. 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

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