The Love Island USA family is mourning the loss of executive producer James Barker, who died at age 40 after suffering what Peacock and ITV America described as an "unexpected medical emergency" while filming the show's eighth season in Fiji. Barker's death occurred last week as production continued on one of streaming television's most popular reality franchises. According to a joint statement released on Monday, June 15, to NBC News , Barker was working on location in Fiji when the medical emergency occurred. Neither Peacock nor ITV America has publicly disclosed the specific cause of death. The network confirmed that Barker will be honored during the June 16 episode of Love Island USA , which is currently airing its eighth season after premiering on Peacock earlier this month. Barker had become a key figure behind the scenes of the dating competition series since joining Love Island USA in 2020.…