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'Love Island USA' executive producer James Barker dies at 40 during Fiji shoot
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First reported by Mako · Jun 15, 2026
What happened
James Barker, the executive producer of Love Island USA, died at 40 during filming in Fiji after an unexpected medical condition. ITV America and Peacock said the episode airing this week will be dedicated to him, and the cause of death has not been disclosed.
- 01James Barker died at 40 while filming Love Island USA in Fiji.
- 02ITV America and Peacock cited an unexpected medical condition.
- 03The show will dedicate this week’s episode to Barker.
- 04He had worked on Love Island USA since 2020 and on Love Island Games.
- 05Peacock says the current season is its most successful launch ever.
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