Ellen DeGeneres' late producer Matt Wright's secret health struggles revealed after death
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Key Points:
- Matt Wright, a long-time producer for "The Ellen DeGeneres Show," died in his sleep at age 52 on October 30, after privately battling heart problems; the official cause of death has not been disclosed.
- Wright worked for 16 years on the show, eventually becoming Executive Producer, and also contributed to "The View," "The Drew Barrymore Show," and "The Jennifer Hudson Show."
- A GoFundMe campaign was launched to cover funeral expenses, including transferring Wright’s body to New York and holding memorials in both Los Angeles and New York, with any leftover funds supporting his niece.
- Ellen DeGeneres donated $5,000 to the campaign, which sparked backlash on social media for being perceived as insufficient given her wealth, and some of Wright’s loved ones expressed a desire for a larger contribution from her.
- Wright and his husband had recently been laid off, and Wright was known for his strong work ethic, often working late nights at the office.
