Israeli producer of ‘Tehran’ TV series dies aged 52
Dana Eden was in Athens for the shooting of the fourth season of the international hit show
An Israeli producer of the hit Tehran television series has died during the filming of the show’s fourth season in Athens, with Israel’s public broadcasting corporation praising “her professional and personal legacy”.
Dana Eden, 52, was found unresponsive in her hotel room in the Greek capital after concern from friends and family that she had failed to answer messages. The production company she co-led, Donna and Shula Productions, published a statement saying that it “wants to make it clear that the rumours of the death being criminal or nationalistic are not true and baseless.”
Greek police have said that the death is being treated as a suicide, based on evidence and testimonies.
Tehran, which premiered in 2020, became a hit both in Israel and internationally, being aired on Apple TV. The third series, delayed due to the 7 October mass-terror attacks and resulting Gaza war, aired in late 2024.
The IBC said: “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.
“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.”
The official statement from Donna and Shula productions said:
“We are shocked and heartbroken by the untimely passing of our beloved friend and partner, Dana Eden.
“Dana, a gifted creator with an international reputation, worked in the industry for more than 30 years, and for the past 18 years at Dana and Shula Productions won numerous awards, including an International Emmy for producing the international series ‘Tehran.'”
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