Matthew Wright

Ellen Mourns Producer Matthew Wright After Sudden Death at 52

Matthew Wright, executive producer on The Ellen DeGeneres Show for 16 years, died suddenly at 52. Ellen paid tribute in a tearful video, revealing they were planning a new project. A GoFundMe for his family has drawn donations from Ellen ($5K), Andy Lassner ($1K), and others. Wright’s husband and family were laid off this summer. Questions remain about the need for public funds