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Beloved Ellen Producer Dies Suddenly at 52
2 Nov
Summary
- Matthew Wright, an Ellen producer, died unexpectedly at age 52.
- His husband, family, and friends are seeking support for funeral costs.
- He was remembered as a brilliant producer and incredible son.
Matthew Wright, who served as an executive producer for The Ellen DeGeneres Show for 16 years, has died at the age of 52. His passing was described as an "unfathomable tragedy" occurring on Friday, October 30.
Colleagues have shared heartfelt tributes, with Andy Lassner noting he saw Wright just hours before his death on the set of The Jennifer Hudson Show. Lassner described Wright as a brilliant producer and an incredible son, commending his dedication to his mother.
A GoFundMe page has been established to support Wright's husband and family with the unexpected costs of his funeral and memorial. Wright had been laid off from his role earlier in the summer.
