James Barker, an executive producer on 'Love Island USA,' died aged 40 after what networks described as an 'unexpected medical emergency' while filming the reality series in Fiji last week, according to statements from ITV America and Peacock. The precise cause of death has not been disclosed.
Barker had been working on 'Love Island USA' since 2020 and had risen through the ranks from story producer to executive producer, overseeing the show during a period of expansion and daily broadcast scheduling. His death comes as the eighth season of the Peacock series continues to air in near real time, with new episodes released almost every day.
