# Ellen DeGeneres Remembers Matt Wright

> Ellen DeGeneres tearfully recalls late EP Matt Wright, sharing his impact and family's grief.
- Title: Ellen DeGeneres Remembers Matt Wright · TheWrap | Shortify
- Summary: Ellen DeGeneres tearfully recalls late EP Matt Wright, sharing his impact and family's grief. Ellen DeGeneres mourns her late executive producer Matt Wright…
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- Source: TheWrap — https://thewrap.com/creative-content/tv-shows/ellen-degeneres-tearfully-remembers-matt-wright-video
- Author: Benjamin Lindsay
- Published: 2026-11-02T20:35:05+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: ellen degeneres, matt wright, the ellen degeneres show, go fund me, los angeles, new york city, entertainment, culture, business
## Ellen DeGeneres Shares Grief
Ellen DeGeneres tearfully remembers her late executive producer Matthew Wright in a video to fans.

> It's just shocking, it's shocking.
## Wright's Death Details
Matthew Wright died in Los Angeles on Friday, described by his family as an unfathomable tragedy.

> In an unfathomable tragedy, Matt Wright passed away Oct 30th while working remotely in Los Angeles.
## Family's Response
Wright's family is raising funds via GoFundMe to cover costs of transporting his remains to New York City.

> We’re asking for all of his friends, who Matt loved so fully, to help the family at this time.
## Key takeaway

Ellen DeGeneres mourns her late executive producer Matt Wright, who died unexpectedly in Los Angeles.