Matt Wright, 16-year Ellen Show producer, dies at 52
Matt Wright, executive producer on Ellen's show for 16 years, died on October 30, aged 52.
Matt Wright, an executive producer on The Ellen DeGeneres Show for 16 years, died on October 30, aged 52. Wright frequently appeared on the show in a recurring segment called 'Strong Opinions with Matt'.
Ellen DeGeneres shared a tearful video, saying he was funny, kind, and 'the glue' of her show family. Wright and another producer were laid off in the summer.
According to a fundraiser for his family, his husband, father, sister and niece are struggling with the unexpected costs of his funeral and a memorial.
- 16 years
- Time at Ellen show
- 52 years old
- Age at death
- October 30
- Date of death
Why it mattersA loss to the team that made Ellen's show what it was for 16 years.
AustraliaNo direct Australian effect. Matt Wright's 16-year role on Ellen's show was part of entertainment many Australians watched.
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