“I am not a Zionist”: Hugh Laurie responds after Dana Eden tribute sparks backlash

British actor Hugh Laurie’s tribute to late producer Dana Eden ignited a social media firestorm. What began as a personal expression of grief over Eden’s sudden death in Athens quickly devolved into political accusations and online abuse. Laurie firmly denied being a Zionist and vowed to block those celebrating his friend’s demise, highlighting the rapid politicization of personal loss online.