Tehran producer Dana Eden found dead in Athens hotel room while filming new season | Ents & Arts News

The executive producer of hit TV spy thriller Tehran has been found dead in an Athens hotel, police have said.

Dana Eden was in Greece filming the fourth season of the show, Israeli state broadcaster Kan reported.

Police said she was found dead on Sunday in a hotel room and an investigation had been launched.

The 52-year-old Israeli was found after a relative made several failed attempts to reach her.

The cause of death has not been confirmed but police said it was being treated as suicide based on evidence and testimonies.

International production company Donna and Shula Productions released a statement dismissing any “unfounded” rumours about the death.

“This is a moment of great sorrow for the family, friends, and colleagues,” it said.

“The production company wishes to clarify that rumours regarding a criminal or nationalistic-related death are not true and are unfounded.”

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It also urged the media and the public to refrain from publishing unverified claims.

Tehran has been a huge hit for Apple TV and stars Niv Sultan, Hugh Laurie and Shaun Toub.

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