Love Island producer James Barker has died while filming the US edition of the programme in Fiji, after a sudden "medical emergency". Barker was acting as Love Island USA's executive producer of post production, and sadly died last week on the island of Fiji. Tribute is expected to be paid to him when the show airs.
ITV America and Peacock, who produce the reality programme, told TMZ: "ITV America and Peacock will honor in Tuesday’s episode of Love Island USA series Executive Producer James Barker, who passed away last week in Fiji after suffering an unexpected medical emergency. James’ unimaginable loss has been deeply felt across not just the entire Love Island USA production, but throughout all of ITV and Peacock."
The statement added: "He was a beloved and greatly valued member of our collective family whose kindness, talent and dedication left an indelible mark on all of us and everyone who had the privilege of knowing and working with him.
"We extend our heartfelt condolences to James’ partner, family, friends and colleagues."
James began working with ITV America in August 2020, according to his LinkedIn profile.
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