Dana Eden, the executive producer associated with Apple TV’s Tehran, was found dead in a hotel room in Athens.
She was in the city for the production of the show’s fourth season. Authorities in Athens reported discovering her body on Sunday, February 15.
The 52-year-old Israeli was found after family members raised concerns, having unsuccessfully tried to reach her multiple times.
An investigation is ongoing, with Reuters noting that police are considering it a suicide based on available evidence and witness statements.
Reacting to the news, Kan, Israel’s public broadcaster, released a statement: “We mourn the passing of our friend and partner in a long line of productions, series and programs at the Israeli Public Broadcasting Corporation. Dana was among the senior figures in the Israeli television industry and was a central figure in the creation and leadership of some of the corporation’s most prominent and influential productions.”
“Her professional work, uncompromising commitment and love of creation have left a deep mark on the Israeli Broadcasting Corporation.”
A spokesperson for Donna and Shula Productions clarified to the Times of Israel: “The production company wants to make it clear that the rumors of the death being criminal or nationalistic are not true and baseless.
“We call on the media and the public not to publish unfounded theories and to act with responsibility and sensitivity. This is a moment of immense pain for the family, friends, and colleagues.
“We want to preserve Dana’s dignity and her privacy.”
Eden had been engaged in the production of the fourth season of Tehran in Greece, a series that follows a Mossad agent’s mission to penetrate the Iranian regime.
Due to the prohibition of Israelis from entering Iran, Athens serves as the filming location for its resemblance to Tehran.
Eden had previously won an Emmy award for her work on the Apple TV series and shared her appreciation for collaborating with Iranian actors.
During her acceptance speech, she remarked: “Tehran is not only an espionage series. It’s also about understanding the human behind your enemy. I hope we can walk together – the Iranians and the Israelis, in Jerusalem and in Tehran – as friends, and not as enemies.”
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