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Ellen DeGeneres Show producer Matthew Wright dies at 52 in Los Angeles
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New details from a fundraiser say Matthew Wright died while working remotely in Los Angeles, and that his family in New York needs help bringing him home for a proper goodbye. The executive producer, who worked on “The Ellen DeGeneres Show” for 16 years, was 52; Ellen DeGeneres and colleague Andy Lassner have shared tributes.
The GoFundMe says Wright and his husband, Justin, were both laid off this summer, and asks for donations towards travel, funeral and memorial costs. DeGeneres called Wright “the glue to our entire family”, while Lassner described him as a brilliant producer and a loving friend who had cared deeply for his family.
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In short
- Matthew Wright died aged 52 while working remotely in Los Angeles.
- His family is seeking help with travel and funeral costs.
- Ellen DeGeneres remembered him as the glue of the show’s family.
How this story developed
- 28 minutes ago Wright’s death was dated to 30 October, and DeGeneres shared a tearful video recalling his humour, intelligence and kindness; he worked on the show from 2006 until it ended in 2022.
- 34 minutes ago A fundraiser said Matthew Wright died while working remotely in Los Angeles and sought help for his family in New York with travel, funeral and memorial costs after he and his husband were laid off; tributes came from Ellen DeGeneres and fellow producer Andy Lassner.
Explained simply
The Ellen DeGeneres Show was a US daytime talk show hosted by comedian Ellen DeGeneres. It ran from 2003 to 2022 and featured interviews, comedy and audience games. Executive producers helped oversee the programme and its production.
Matthew Wright worked on the show from 2006 until it ended. DeGeneres and fellow producer Andy Lassner have described him as a valued colleague and friend. His death has also drawn attention to the costs his family faces, including funeral arrangements and bringing him from Los Angeles to New York.
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Originally published by Variety as “‘Ellen DeGeneres Show’ EP Matthew Wright Dies at 52 in ‘Unfathomable Tragedy’; DeGeneres Shares Tearful Video Calling Him the ‘Glue to Our Family’”.