Executive producer of popular talk show dead at 52 after ‘unfathomable tragedy’
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 · Monday, November 2, 2026 at 9:28 PM · 1 min read
Matthew Wright, a longtime executive producer of “The Ellen DeGeneres Show,” died on Oct. 30 at age 52 while working remotely in Los Angeles.