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‘Tehran’ Producer Found Dead in Hotel Room During Filming

She had a long catalogue of work in the Israeli movie business.

Producer Dana Eden has been found dead in her hotel room during filming for the Apple TV+ series Tehran. She was reportedly discovered lifeless by her brother while in Greece on Sunday, although no cause of death has been made public. Executives from the Israel-based Donna and Shula Productions have scrambled to stymie whispers that the Magpie producer was killed by Iranian agents. The firm said it “wants to make it clear that the rumors of the death being criminal or nationalistic are not true and baseless.” Local police’s investigation continues. “We mourn the passing of our colleague and partner in a long line of productions, series, and programs at the Israeli Public Broadcasting Corporation—Dana Eden,” national broadcaster Kan said in a statement. “Dana was among the senior figures in Israel’s television industry and played a central role in creating and leading some of the corporation’s most prominent and influential productions. Her professional and personal legacy will continue to shape Israeli television for many years to come.” Shooting for the show—which has starred the likes of Glenn Close and Hugh Laurie—takes place in Greece, with Israelis not allowed into Iran. The fourth season had been delayed because of the Israel-Hamas war.