# Frasier Episode Sparks Death Threats for Daphne Actor

> Jane Leeves received death threats after her 'Frasier' character smashed a rubber eel.
- Title: Frasier Episode Sparks Death Threats for Daphne Actor
- Summary: Jane Leeves received death threats after her 'Frasier' character smashed a rubber eel. Jane Leeves got death threats for slapping a rubber eel in a 'Frasier'…
- Keywords: frasier, jane leeves, daphne moon, rubber eel, death threats, the innkeepers, frasier season 2, entertainment, culture, Episode, Sparks, Death
- Source: SlashFilm — https://slashfilm.com/2299321/frasier-episode-death-threats-daphne-actor-jane-leeves
- Author: Joe Roberts
- Published: 2026-11-03T01:45:00+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: frasier, jane leeves, daphne moon, rubber eel, death threats, the innkeepers, frasier season 2, entertainment, culture
## Frasier Season 2 Episode
The 'Frasier' revival had 11 seasons of classic sitcom comfort.
## Daphne Moon's Eel Incident
Daphne Moon actor Jane Leeves smashed a rubber eel on a countertop in the episode.
## The Innkeepers Episode
The 'Innkeepers' episode saw Niles and Daphne struggling to run their restaurant.
## Death Threats Received
Jane Leeves got death threats for slapping a rubber eel in the 'Frasier' episode.

> What I could never have anticipated were the death threats
## Example of Threat Letter
A letter wished Jane Leeves an agonizing terminal disease after the eel incident.

> Every time I see the 'Frasier' episode where you smash the eel's head for a laugh I wish you'd get an agonizing terminal disease.
## Controversial Episode
The episode sparked mixed reactions when it first aired.

> Some thought it strayed from the refined, sophisticated humor that was 'Frasier.'
## Key takeaway

Jane Leeves got death threats for slapping a rubber eel in a 'Frasier' episode.