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'Love Island USA' Executive Producer Dies at 40 in Fiji Due to ‘Unexpected Medical Emergency’
ITV America and Peacock said Barker died after an unexpected medical emergency, and the show will honor him in Tuesday’s episode.
- James Barker, executive producer of Love Island USA, died last week in Fiji after suffering an unexpected medical emergency while the show was filming, according to ITV America and Peacock.
- Barker joined ITV America in summer 2020 as a story producer, rising to executive producer and overseeing both production and post-production, including the series' distinctive soundtrack.
- Before Love Island USA, Barker began his television career in 2011 at Leftfield Pictures with credits on Counting Cars, Forged in Fire, and Pawn Stars, later producing Queer Eye and Love Island Games.
- ITV America and Peacock confirmed Barker will be honored in Tuesday's episode of Love Island USA, stating he was "a beloved and greatly valued member of our collective family."
- The eighth season of Love Island USA is currently airing on Peacock, with new episodes released six days a week, except Wednesdays.
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