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Jennifer Hudson reveals late ‘Ellen DeGeneres Show’ producer was on set with her just 1 day before ‘unfathomable’ death
Jennifer Hudson said Matthew Wright, a former producer who helped launch her talk show, visited the set for its Halloween programme one day before his death. His death has prompted tributes from colleagues and a family appeal to cover the costs of bringing him home and arranging a funeral.
Wright, 52, died while working remotely in Los Angeles; his cause of death has not been disclosed. His family lives in New York, and said Wright and his husband had both been laid off over the summer. Ellen DeGeneres, who worked with Wright for 16 years, donated $5,000 to the fundraising appeal and remembered him as kind, clever and funny.
In short
- Matthew Wright died aged 52 while working remotely in Los Angeles.
- He visited Jennifer Hudson’s show one day before his death.
- His family is raising money for funeral and transport costs.
Explained simply
Matthew Wright worked in television, including 16 years as a producer on The Ellen DeGeneres Show. He later helped launch The Jennifer Hudson Show, hosted by singer and actor Jennifer Hudson.
Wright was 52 and was working remotely in Los Angeles when he died; the cause has not been made public. His family lives in New York, and colleagues including DeGeneres have paid tribute to him.