Ellen DeGeneres' producer Matthew Wright's cause of death revealed
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Key Points:
- Matthew Wright, a longtime producer for "The Ellen DeGeneres Show," died at age 52 from cardiopulmonary arrest, with hypertension, obstructive sleep apnea, and Class II obesity as contributing factors.
- Wright had been suffering from heart problems prior to his death, which occurred while he was working remotely in Los Angeles.
- Ellen DeGeneres paid tribute to Wright on Instagram, describing him as smart, kind, and beloved, and highlighted his contributions and appearances on the show.
- A GoFundMe was established to assist Wright’s husband and family with funeral expenses, raising over $98,000, though DeGeneres’ $5,000 donation sparked debate about her level of support.
- "The Ellen DeGeneres Show," which Wright worked on from 2006 until it ended in 2022, faced controversy in 2020 over allegations of a toxic workplace environment, which DeGeneres later addressed and apologized for.
