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Ellen breaks down in tears after ‘shocking’ death of beloved colleague
DeGeneres said Wright was the “glue” of the show and noted they had planned another project together.
- On Monday, Ellen DeGeneres shared an emotional video tribute to former producer Matthew Wright, who died unexpectedly on Friday, October 30, at age 52.
- Wright served as an executive producer on The Ellen DeGeneres Show for 16 years until its 2022 conclusion, becoming central to the show's operations and culture.
- DeGeneres called him the "glue to our entire family" in her video tribute, while reflecting on his close bond with late DJ Stephen "tWitch" Boss, saying they are now "together, dancing and laughing."
- A GoFundMe campaign with a $50,000 goal has been established to support Wright's family with funeral costs, while former executive producer Andy Lassner called him "a brilliant producer and an even better human being."
- DeGeneres revealed she and Wright had recently begun developing a new project together before his sudden death, which comes four years after their long-running show concluded in 2022.
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She paid tribute to the man she had worked with for many years.
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Fans and friends have rallied around an emotional and tearful Ellen DeGeneres as she fights back tears.
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