Ellen DeGeneres Mourns Producer Matthew Wright in 15 Show Moments
After executive producer Matthew Wright died suddenly on October 30, 2026, at age 52, Ellen DeGeneres paid a tearful tribute to the colleague she called the glue of her show. Here are 15 defining mome
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The Heartbreaking Tribute to the Producer Ellen Called the Glue of Her Show
15. Joining The Ellen DeGeneres Show In 2006
14. Post-Katrina New Orleans And Tulane Broadcasts
13. Welcoming First Lady Bo To The Studio In 2013
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12. Michelle Obama's 2012 Push-Up And Dance Challenge
11. Rehearsing The 2015 Uptown Funk Dance Routine
10. Pulling Off Live Group Musical Numbers On Set
9. Stephen Curry And The 2016 Co-Host Dunk Tank Game
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8. Expanding Into Primetime With Ellen's Game Of Games
7. Producing Primetime Comedy On Family Game Fight
6. Launching The Dian Fossey Gorilla Fund Campus
5. Backstage Camaraderie With Stephen tWitch Boss
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4. On-Camera Fan Favorite On Strong Opinions
3. Wrapping 19 Seasons On Stage 1 In May 2022
2. Continuing His Run On The Drew Barrymore Show
1. Ellen's Tearful Tribute And The New Project They Planned
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After executive producer Matthew Wright died suddenly on October 30, 2026, at age 52, Ellen DeGeneres paid a tearful tribute to the colleague she called the glue of her show. Here are 15 defining moments from Wright's 16 years behind the scenes and his lasting legacy in daytime television.