Bar Belfer dies at 37; cause of death revealed: severe epileptic seizure

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Actress and musician Bar Belfer died at the age of 37. According to ynet, Belfer came to public attention at 17 in the lead role in the film "Someone to Run With", which earned her the Academy of Television Arts award. In 2010 she was seriously injured in a car accident and underwent a lengthy rehabilitation process.

Hours after the news, Zohar Yakobson's office said Belfer died as a result of a severe epileptic seizure. Her family asked to respect her privacy. According to Israel Hayom, her family announced that her organs would be donated, and according to Calcalist, her funeral will take place on Monday at the Kfar Saba cemetery.

Amalia Duak, a news anchor on Channel 12, eulogized Belfer and said the two had served together at Galei Tzahal. According to Asaf Liberman, they talked about music and about life.