Assistant Director Dies During Shoot Of 'Emily In Paris' In Venice

Local outlets called him a "well-regarded professional" who sharpened his skills all over the world.

Diego Borella, an assistant director for the Netflix series “Emily In Paris,” has died at the age of 47.

Borella collapsed on set in Venice, Italy, at the Hotel Danieli and was pronounced dead around 7 p.m. on Thursday. The news was confirmed by multiple international outlets and later in a statement from Paramount Television Studios, obtained by Dateline.

“We are deeply saddened to confirm the sudden passing of a member of the ‘Emily in Paris’ production family,” the statement read. “Our hearts go out to the individual’s family and loved ones during this incredibly difficult time.”

According to the Italian newspaper La Repubblica, Borella was a “well-regarded professional” who honed his craft in cities such as Rome, New York and London. The outlet also reported that medical staff were present on the scene, but their efforts to revive Borella were unsuccessful. The Italian publication noted that Borella may have died from a sudden heart attack.

Production was temporarily halted following Borella’s death, but resumed on Saturday.