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‘Ellen DeGeneres Show’ EP Matthew Wright Dies at 52 in ‘Unfathomable Tragedy’; DeGeneres Shares Tearful Video Calling Him the ‘Glue to Our Family’

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Matthew Wright, an executive producer on “The Ellen DeGeneres Show,” died Oct. Ellen DeGeneres is mourning the loss of Matthew Wright, who worked as an executive producer on The Ellen DeGeneres Show for 16 years and appeared frequently on the show. Covered by 18 outlets: 3 lean left, 10 are centre, 3 lean right, 2 are not rated.

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  1. Toronto Sun Leans right Factuality: Mostly factual CA
    Ellen DeGeneres breaks down after death of ‘Ellen Show’ producer Matthew Wright

    'He was an amazing guy. He was funny. God, he made me laugh'

  2. Daily Express Leans right Factuality: Mostly factual GB
    Matthew Wright dead: Ellen DeGeneres Show star dies as TV host breaks down in tears

    The star worked on the comedienne's talk show for 16 years.

  3. Oxfordmail Center Factuality: Mostly factual GB
    Friends rally around Ellen DeGeneres, 68, as she fights back tears

    Fans and friends have rallied around an emotional and tearful Ellen DeGeneres as she fights back tears.

  4. Standard Center Factuality: Mostly factual GB
    ‘We lost a good guy’ – Ellen DeGeneres in emotional tribute to producer

    Matt Wright had worked as an executive producer on DeGeneres’s talk show from 2006 until it ended in 2022.

  5. Metro Center Factuality: Mostly factual GB
    Ellen DeGeneres breaks down in tears after producer dies in ‘unfathomable tragedy’

    ‘I loved him. And it’s just shocking.’

  6. Ibtimes Center Factuality: Mostly factual GB
    Drew Barrymore Publicly Silent on Matthew Wright's Death as Ellen DeGeneres, Jennifer Hudson Pay Tribute

    Drew Barrymore and her talk show have yet to publicly address producer Matthew Wright's death, while Ellen DeGeneres and Jennifer Hudson share emotional tributes.

  7. The Daily Beast Left Factuality: Mostly factual US
    Executive Producer of ‘Ellen DeGeneres Show’ Dies at 52

    GoFundMe Matthew Wright, a longtime executive producer on the “Ellen DeGeneres Show,” has died at 52, his family announced in a GoFundMe campaign. He died on Oct. 30 while working remotely in Los Angeles. No immediate cause of death was provided by the family. His family has...

  8. Film-News.Co.Uk Center Factuality: Mostly factual GB
    Ellen DeGeneres pays tribute to producer Matthew Wright after 'shocking' death

    Ellen DeGeneres has paid tribute to producer Matthew Wright.

  9. TMZ No political lean US
    Ellen DeGeneres Donates $5K to Producer Matthew Wright's Family After Death at 52

    Ellen DeGeneres and Allison Holker Boss are among the famous names appearing on a GoFundMe supporting the family of former "Ellen DeGeneres Show" executive producer Matthew Wright, who died suddenly. The fundraiser's public donor list shows a $5K…

  10. New York Post Right Factuality: Mostly factual US
    Ellen DeGeneres breaks down in tears as she reveals producer has died in ‘unfathomable tragedy’

    The former daytime talk show host sobbed as she expressed her shock at her former colleague's sudden death.

  11. Deadline Center Factuality: High US
    ‘Ellen DeGeneres Show’ Exec Producer Matthew Wright Dies At 52 In “Unfathomable Tragedy”; DeGeneres Posts Emotional Video Tribute

    Ellen DeGeneres is mourning the loss of Matthew Wright, who worked as an executive producer on The Ellen DeGeneres Show for 16 years and appeared frequently on the show. Wright died Friday, October 30, while he was working remotely in Los Angeles “in an unfathomable tragedy,”...

  12. Google News Center Factuality: High US
    'Ellen DeGeneres Show' EP Matthew Wright Dies In "Unfathomable Tragedy" - Deadline

    'Ellen DeGeneres Show' EP Matthew Wright Dies In "Unfathomable Tragedy" Deadline Matthew Wright Dead: Ex-Ellen Exec Producer in 'Unfathomable Tragedy' The Hollywood Reporter ‘Ellen Show’ executive producer passes away at 52 KTLA ‘Ellen DeGeneres Show’ Producer Matthew Wright...

  13. USA TODAY Leans left Factuality: High US
    Ellen DeGeneres' longtime show producer dies at 52 in 'unfathomable tragedy' - USA Today

    Ellen DeGeneres' longtime show producer dies at 52 in 'unfathomable tragedy' USA Today

  14. Eonline No political lean CA
    Tearful Ellen DeGeneres Honors Producer Matthew Wright After His Death

    Ellen DeGeneres is remembering an unforgettable member of her eponymous talk show’s team. Days after the family of The Ellen DeGeneres Show's executive producer Matthew Wright confirmed in a...

  15. Daily Mail Center Factuality: Mostly factual GB
    Ellen DeGeneres sobs as she reveals producer Matthew Wright's death from 'unfathomable tragedy'

    Former The Ellen DeGeneres Show executive producer Matthew Wright has died suddenly aged 52.

  16. Times of India Center Factuality: Mostly factual IN
    Who was Matt Wright? Ellen DeGeneres breaks down over death of her former Executive Producer

    Ellen DeGeneres is grieving the loss of her longtime producer Matt Wright, who passed away recently. Wright contributed significantly to The Ellen DeGeneres Show for over 15 years as an executive producer. His family created a GoFundMe to help cover costs for funeral...

  17. Variety Leans left Factuality: High US
    ‘Ellen DeGeneres Show’ EP Matthew Wright Dies at 52 in ‘Unfathomable Tragedy’; DeGeneres Shares Tearful Video Calling Him the ‘Glue to Our Family’

    Matthew Wright, an executive producer on “The Ellen DeGeneres Show,” died Oct. 30 in an “unfathomable tragedy,” according to a GoFundMe campaign for his family. He was 52. “In an unfathomable tragedy, Matt Wright passed away Oct 30th while working remotely in Los Angeles His...

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