Family of former ‘Ellen’ producer who died at 52 shares more details about his death
Michelle Rivera
Michelle Rivera
Reporter · Cleveland, OH
Michelle, an Ohio State University graduate, has spent over six years focusing on community issues in Cleveland, including social justice and local initiatives. She has previously written for NPR's local affiliates, where she honed her storytelling skills to highlight diverse community voices.
More from Michelle →Reporter · Wednesday, November 4, 2026 at 9:11 PM · 1 min read
The family of Matt Wright, a former executive producer of “The Ellen DeGeneres Show,” is sharing more details about his sudden death at age 52 on Friday after previously calling it an “unfathomable tragedy.”