Archive · 24 Aug 2025
"Emily in Paris" Assistant Director Dies in Venice
An assistant director named Diego Borella, who worked on the show "Emily in Paris", passed away unexpectedly in Venice, Italy.
He was 47 years old and died while the show was filming its fifth season.
He collapsed on set, and despite medical efforts, he could not be saved.
Doctors believe he died of a sudden heart attack.
Filming has been temporarily stopped.
Diego Borella, assistant director of "Emily in Paris", died in Venice, Italy.
Borella, 47, collapsed on set during preparations for a scene.
Medical teams attempted resuscitation, but he was pronounced dead.
Filming for season 5 has been temporarily halted.
Cause of death was a sudden heart attack, according to a local doctor.
- Who
- Diego Borella, assistant director.
- What
- Diego Borella, assistant director, died.
- When
- August 2024, during filming of Emily in Paris season 5.
- Where
- Venice, Italy, on the set of Emily in Paris at Hotel Danieli.
- Why
- Sudden heart attack.
- Deceased
- Diego Borella
- Occupation
- Assistant Director
- Show
- "Emily in Paris"
- Location
- Venice, Italy
- Cause of Death
- Sudden Heart Attack
- Age
- 47
- Filming Status
- Halted
Sources
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Lily Collins Resumes Shooting For Emily In Paris Season 5 Days After Assistant Director Diego Borella's Death On Set
Emily in Paris season 5 hit pause after assistant director dies on set mid-filming; Diego Borella, 47, cause of death
