VENICE, ITALY—On August 21, 2025, Diego Borella, a third assistant director for Emily in Paris, tragically died at 47 while filming Season 5 in Venice. The Diego-Borella-Emily-in-Paris-death news stunned the production crew.
“We are heartbroken over the sudden loss of our Emily in Paris family member,” a Paramount Television Studios spokesperson told ABC News. “Our thoughts are with Diego’s loved ones.” For more details, visit ABC News.
Borella, hired locally, collapsed at 7:00 p.m. during preparations at Hotel Danieli, per Italian outlets La Repubblica and Il Messaggero. Despite medical efforts, he was pronounced dead on-site, likely from a heart attack. Production paused but resumed on August 23.
Analyst Luca Rossi said, “Borella’s loss is a blow to the industry.” Netflix’s Season 5, starring Lily Collins, premieres December 18. Check updates at The Hollywood Reporter. At press time, tributes poured in for Borella.