Details Revealed About Ellen Producer Matthew Wright’s Passing at 52
A long run on Ellen
He was 52. The fundraiser referred to him as Matt and described his death as sudden but peaceful, saying he died in his sleep in Los Angeles on Friday, October 30.
Fundraiser remembers his spirit
The GoFundMe remembered Wright’s colorful personality and shared a playful line about his approach to life. The fundraiser said he wanted people to remember his most important rule: “don’t forget to course it out.” It also recalled his humor, encouraging words and habit of ordering extra appetizers for the table. The fundraiser asked people who could to donate and share the page with others who knew him.
A request to support loved ones
The GoFundMe was set up to help Wright’s loved ones. Its message connected memories of him with everyday moments, including seeing a sunset while out to dinner. The fundraiser closed that thought with a joke about Wright disapproving of someone’s dinner order. It invited supporters to remember him and contribute what they could.
Key points
- Matthew Wright, also known as Matt, died at 52 in Los Angeles.
- He worked on The Ellen DeGeneres Show from 2006 to 2022.
- Wright held several production roles, including executive producer.
- A GoFundMe for his loved ones described his death and asked for donations and shares.