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Love Island USA executive producer James Barker has died at age 40 after suffering an unexpected medical emergency while filming Season 8 in Fiji.
Barker, who joined the series in 2020 and became executive producer for its last three seasons, played a key role in shaping the hit reality franchise.
Peacock and ITV America described him as a beloved colleague whose talent, kindness and dedication left a lasting impact on the production team.
His memory will be honored during the June 16 episode of Love Island USA as tributes continue from across the television industry.