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'Love Island USA' executive producer dies in Fiji while filming, networks say

James Barker, an executive producer on "Love Island USA," died while the show was filming in Fiji. According to ITV America and Peacock, Barker died after suffering an unexpected medical emergency. NBC News' Chloe Melas discusses the reaction from those who knew him and how the show will honor him.

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