Former ‘Ellen’ executive producer Matthew Wright has died. Ellen DeGeneres posted a tearful video calling him “the glue to our entire family.” DeGeneres and former executive producer Andy Lassner said the news was shocking, and a GoFundMe for his funeral described the death as an “unfathomable tragedy.”
Why it matters
Fans of Ellen would care because she publicly honored a longtime colleague and shared her personal grief.
Key facts
- The GoFundMe campaign was created to raise money for Matthew Wright’s funeral.
Evidence
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