Latest / Fresh Intelligence / On-Set Tragedy: 'Emily in Paris' Assistant Director Diego Borella Dead at 47 After Collapsing During Filming
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- 0:05[SPEAKER_01]: Why scroll your feet when you can get the latest Aleb news with your eyes closed?
- 0:11[SPEAKER_01]: Here's fresh intelligence first to start your day.
- 0:18[SPEAKER_00]: Diego Borrella, the assistant director of Netflix's popular series, has sadly passed away at the age of forty-seven while filming season five in Italy.
- 0:27[SPEAKER_00]: The news was announced on Saturday, August twenty-third, with a spokesperson for Paramount Television Studio stating, we are deeply saddened to confirm the sudden passing of a member of the Emily and Paris production family.
- 0:38[SPEAKER_00]: Our hearts go out to the individual's family and loved ones during this incredibly difficult time.
- 0:43[SPEAKER_00]: The incident occurred on August, twenty-second when Borella collapsed unexpectedly while the crew prepared a scene at the hotel Danielle in Venice.
- 0:51[SPEAKER_00]: Local publication reported that on-site medical personnel attempted to revive him but were unsuccessful.
- 0:57[SPEAKER_00]: A doctor confirmed his passing at the scene, leaving the production team in shock.
- 1:02[SPEAKER_00]: The filming has been immediately suspended, as both fans and cast members mourn as loss.
- 1:07[SPEAKER_00]: Created by Darren Star, the mind behind the film, and does enchanted audiences with a story of Lily Collins character, who transitions from America to Paris for a marketing gig.
- 1:18[SPEAKER_00]: After a thrilling season for featuring Emily's adventures in Rome with love interest Marcelo, Eugenio Frantuccini, anticipation for season five was high.
- 1:27[SPEAKER_00]: Just days prior to this tragedy, Colin shared a sneak peek on Instagram, stating, the countdown officially begins, with a first look and release date for it a million paris season five.
- 1:38[SPEAKER_00]: Emily's Italian adventure continues, from cobblestones to canals, on December eighteen.
- 1:43[SPEAKER_00]: The season promises drama, heartbreak, and career setbacks, with a synopsis indicating a major work idea backfiring in secret threatening close relationships.
- 1:53[SPEAKER_00]: Despite the recent upheaval, Star reassured fans of the show's continuous connection to Paris, stating, she is working in Rome sometimes.
- 2:01[SPEAKER_00]: Sylvie's company has an office in Rome.
- 2:03[SPEAKER_00]: Emily's getting that on its feet, emphasizing there's definitely not a permanent move away from the city of lights.
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