Israeli producer of Tehran series Dana Eden found dead in Athens hotel

Case being treated as suicide based on evidence and testimonies, police say

Dana Eden was in Greece filming the fourth series ‌of the show Tehran. Photograph: Bryan Bedder/Variety/Penske Media via Getty
Dana Eden was in Greece filming the fourth series ‌of the show Tehran. Photograph: Bryan Bedder/Variety/Penske Media via Getty

The Israeli producer ‌of hit spy thriller Tehran was found dead on Sunday ‌at a hotel room in Athens, Greek police officials said ​while a probe into the incident is under way.

The body of the 52-year-old woman, identified as Dana ​Eden, was found after a relative made several failed ⁠attempts to reach her.

The case is being treated ‌as ‌suicide ​based on evidence and testimonies, the police officials said.

Greek investigators found ⁠pills at ​the scene. A ​coroner also found bruises on the victim’s neck.

“This ‌is a moment of ​great sorrow for the family, friends, and ⁠colleagues,” international production ⁠company ​Donna and Shula Productions said in a statement.

“The production company wishes to clarify that rumors regarding a criminal or nationalistic-related death are not true and are unfounded,” it said, urging media and ‌the public ⁠to refrain from publishing unverified claims.

Eden was in Greece filming the fourth series ‌of the show Tehran, Israeli media outlet Kan reported. – Reuters