Dana Eden, producer and co-creator of the Israeli espionage series 'Tehran,' was found dead on Sunday, February 15, 2026, in a hotel room in Athens, Greece. She was 52 years old. Eden was in Athens overseeing production of the show's fourth season. Her body was discovered by her brother after she failed to respond to his messages.
Greek police are investigating the death. According to police officials speaking anonymously, initial evidence suggests suicide with no indication of foul play. Investigators found pills at the scene, and a coroner noted bruising on Eden's neck. Police are collecting hotel security footage and staff testimony. An autopsy has been ordered to determine the official cause of death. One police spokesperson said Eden's brother mentioned she had been on medication and had been hospitalized previously.
Eden's production company, Donna and Shula Productions, released a statement explicitly addressing rumors circulating in Israeli media and online that suggested her death might be criminally or politically motivated, possibly linked to Iran. The company stated these rumors were 'false and unfounded' and called for responsible reporting.
'Tehran' premiered in 2020 on Israeli television and Apple TV+, winning the International Emmy Award for best drama series in 2021. The show follows a Mossad agent infiltrating Iran to sabotage its nuclear program. Athens has served as a filming location throughout the series due to architectural similarities to Tehran and the fact that Israeli citizens cannot travel to Iran.
