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‘Emily in Paris’ Assistant Director Diego Borella, 47, Dies After Collapse During Venice Shoot

Filming paused following the incident, with production in Venice resuming two days later.

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Overview

  • Borella collapsed during preparations for a scene at Venice’s Hotel Danieli, with medical staff unable to revive him at the location.
  • The Venice health service reported an ambulance arrival at 18:42 and said he was pronounced dead at about 19:30.
  • Local reports cited a sudden heart attack as the likely cause, though no formal autopsy findings have been released publicly.
  • Paramount Television Studios issued a statement expressing deep sorrow over the loss of the crew member.
  • Season 5 production continued in Venice after the brief pause, and Netflix has the premiere set for December 18.