Emily in Paris AD Diego Borella dies at 47

Tragedy struck the set of Netflix’s Emily in Paris as assistant director Diego Borella passed away at the age of 47, according to People.

Reports from Italian outlets La Repubblica, Il Messaggero, and Corriere della Sera confirm that Borella collapsed on Friday evening (August 22) while filming season five in Venice. The incident occurred at Hotel Danieli, where the crew was preparing the final scene of the day.

On-site medical staff immediately rushed to his aid, but despite their efforts, he was pronounced dead. A local doctor later stated that Borella most likely suffered a sudden heart attack.

Following the incident, production on season five has been suspended.

Borella was a respected Venetian professional who studied in Rome, London, and New York. His career spanned film, visual arts, and literature, and he had been actively involved in the Venice schedule for several weeks.