New Delhi, Aug. 23 -- Tragedy struck the set of Netflix's Emily in Paris after assistant director Diego Borella passed away at the age of 47, the People reported.

According to reports in Italian media outlets La Repubblica, Il Messaggero and Corriere della Sera, Borella collapsed on Friday evening (August 22) while filming the show's upcoming fifth season in Venice.

The incident occurred inside Hotel Danieli, where preparations were underway for the final scene of the day.

On-set medical staff rushed to his aid and attempted to revive him, but he was declared dead at the scene. A local doctor later confirmed that Borella likely suffered a sudden heart attack.

Following the incident, production on season five of Emily in Paris has been...