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  "id": 17846769,
  "title": "Matthew Wright, ‘Ellen DeGeneres Show’ Executive Producer, Dies at 52",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/02/matthew-wright-ellen-degeneres-show-executive-producer-dies-at-52",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-11-02T19:25:52.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "TheWrap",
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    "url": "https://www.thewrap.com/culture-lifestyle/culture/matthew-wright-ellen-degeneres-show-executive-producer-dead/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Matthew Wright, a 52-year-old executive producer on \"The Ellen DeGeneres Show,\" has passed away. His family announced his death on October 30, describing it as an \"unfathomable tragedy\" with no immediate cause of death provided. His husband, father, sister, and niece are in New York, heartbroken to reunite for his final goodbye. The family, overwhelmed by expenses related to transporting Wright's remains and funeral arrangements, has turned to a GoFundMe campaign for support. Ellen DeGeneres, who founded the show, mourned Wright's loss in a tearful Instagram video, calling him a \"glue\" to the \"Ellen\" family. She praised his humor, kindness, and the laughter he brought to the show. DeGeneres expressed that Wright's absence is shocking and heartbreaking. Her statement resonated with longtime producer Andy Lassner, who also shared a heartfelt tribute on Instagram, highlighting Wright's incredible work ethic, love for his family, and the impact he had on the lives of those around him.",
  "summary": "Wright's family calls his death an “unfathomable tragedy” in a GoFundMe campaign The post Matthew Wright, ‘Ellen DeGeneres Show’ Executive Producer, Dies at 52 appeared first on TheWrap .",
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      {
        "outlet": "Variety",
        "title": "‘Ellen DeGeneres Show’ EP Matthew Wright Dies at 52 in ‘Unfathomable Tragedy’; DeGeneres Shares Tearful Video Calling Him the ‘Glue to Our Family’",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/02/ellen-degeneres-show-ep-matthew-wright-dies-at-52-in-unfathomable",
        "published": "2026-11-02T19:01:25.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Deadline",
        "title": "‘Ellen DeGeneres Show’ Exec Producer Matthew Wright Dies At 52 In “Unfathomable Tragedy”; DeGeneres Posts Emotional Video Tribute",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/02/ellen-degeneres-show-exec-producer-matthew-wright-dies-at-52-in",
        "published": "2026-11-02T20:24:58.000Z"
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      {
        "outlet": "The Hollywood Reporter",
        "title": "Former ‘Ellen’ Executive Producer Matthew Wright Dies as Ellen DeGeneres Posts Tearful Video Calling Him “The Glue to Our Entire Family”",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/02/former-ellen-executive-producer-matthew-wright-dies-as-ellen",
        "published": "2026-11-02T21:46:51.000Z"
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
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