Matthew Wright Passes Away at 52: How Did 'Ellen DeGeneres Show' Producer Die? Cause of Death Revealed
A death certificate obtained by People cites hypertension, obesity and sleep apnea as contributing factors in the producer’s sudden death.
- On Friday, November 6, Matthew Wright's death certificate listed cardiopulmonary arrest as the cause of death for the 52-year-old former executive producer of The Ellen DeGeneres Show. Hypertension was identified as the underlying cause, with obstructive sleep apnea and class II obesity contributing.
- Wright died suddenly on October 30 while working remotely in Los Angeles. His family launched a GoFundMe campaign describing the passing as an 'unfathomable tragedy' to cover funeral and memorial expenses.
- Ellen DeGeneres mourned her former producer in an emotional Instagram video, calling Wright 'the glue to our entire family at The Ellen Show.' She remembered him as 'an amazing guy' who would constantly surprise her with his kindness.
- DeGeneres faced social media criticism after donating $5,000 to the GoFundMe page. Critics blasted the host as a 'cheapskate,' debating whether she should have contributed more for the nine-time Emmy winner.
- Fellow executive producer Andy Lassner saw Wright just 'hours' before his death and paid tribute to his colleague. Wright worked on The Ellen DeGeneres Show for 16 years, rising to executive producer before the show concluded in 2022.
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Cause of Death Revealed for Former `Ellen' Producer Matthew Wright
The cause of death was revealed Friday for Matthew Wright, an executive producer on “The Ellen DeGeneres Show” who died in Los Angeles last week at age 52. Wright died of cardiopulmonary arrest, with hypertension listed as the underlying cause, according to a death certificate obtained by People magazine. Obstructive sleep apnea and Class II […]
‘Ellen DeGeneres Show’ Producer Matthew Wright’s Cause of Death at 52 Revealed
Longtime Ellen DeGeneres Show producer Matthew Wright’s cause of death has been revealed. The executive producer, who died at age 52 on October 30, died from cardiopulmonary arrest, with hypertension listed as the underlying cause, according to a People report on Friday, November 6. The outlet reported that obstructive sleep apnea and Class II obesity […]
'Ellen DeGeneres Show' EP Matthew Wright's Cause Of Death Revealed
A cause of death has been determined for Matthew Wright after he died at age 52 last Friday. The Ellen DeGeneres Show executive producer’s death certificate lists cardiopulmonary arrest as the cause, with hypertension as the underlying cause, and contributing conditions including obstructive sleep apnea and class II obesity, according to People. Wright’s family announced […]
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Times of IndiaMatthew Wright passes away at 52: How did 'Ellen DeGeneres Show' producer die? Cause of death revealed
Matthew Wright, the esteemed producer behind the Ellen DeGeneres Show, passed away in Los Angeles on October 30, 2026. His demise was linked to cardiopulmonary arrest caused by hypertension and various health issues. In response, a GoFundMe page has been initiated to assist his family with funeral and memorial expenses. Ellen DeGeneres and Andy Lassner generously contributed to help cover these costs.
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