'Ellen DeGeneres Show' EP Matthew Wright's Cause Of Death Revealed
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Key Points:
- Matthew Wright, executive producer of The Ellen DeGeneres Show, died at age 52 due to cardiopulmonary arrest, with hypertension as the underlying cause and contributing factors including obstructive sleep apnea and class II obesity.
- Wright passed away suddenly and peacefully in his sleep while working remotely in Los Angeles, according to a family statement on GoFundMe.
- Ellen DeGeneres expressed deep sorrow over Wright's death, praising his humor, kindness, and significant role as a beloved member of the show's team.
- Wright was known for his "Strong Opinions with Matt" segment on The Ellen Show and had production credits on Ellen’s Game of Games and other Ellen specials.
- He began his television career producing the SoapNet series Soap Talk from 2002 to 2006.
