Family of former ‘Ellen’ producer who died at 52 shares more details about his death
Leila Ahmed
Leila Ahmed
Reporter · Syracuse, NY
A graduate of the University at Buffalo, Leila has spent five years in journalism, previously working at a community-focused news outlet in Rochester, NY. She specializes in uncovering the diverse voices and cultural richness of Syracuse’s neighborhoods, bringing their stories to light.
More from Leila →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.”