Emily in Paris star tragically dies following health battle as family releases statement
They had a big role in recent seasons
thetab.comI don’t have live access to the latest headlines right now, but here’s what I can share based on recent reporting up to 2025–2026.
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There were multiple reports in 2025 about a tragedy on the Emily in Paris set, involving an assistant director who passed away during filming in Venice. The coverage identified the individual as Diego Borella, a 47-year-old on-set staff member, and stated he collapsed on set while the crew was preparing for a final scene. Paramount Television Studios issued condolences, and production paused briefly before continuing.[4][6][10]
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In late May 2026, a few outlets ran stories revisiting the development of Season 5 and noted ongoing discussions about the impact of the tragedy on the production schedule, though official statements confirmed the show’s continued production plans for Netflix release windows.[9][4]
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