Matthew Wright Cause of Death Revealed as Cardiopulmonary Arrest
The cause of death for Ellen DeGeneres Show executive producer Matthew Wright was revealed on a Los Angeles death certificate obtained by People magazine.
Medical Details From Certificate
A death certificate obtained by People lists cardiopulmonary arrest as the cause of death. Hypertension is identified as the underlying condition while obstructive sleep apnea and Class II obesity are noted as contributing factors. Wright died on October 30 in Los Angeles at age 52.
Family Financial Struggle
Wright's family launched a GoFundMe page to cover funeral and memorial costs. The fundraiser description states that Matt and his husband Justin were laid off this summer. Family members in New York described the situation as desperate.
Colleagues Remember Wright
Ellen DeGeneres shared an emotional video on Instagram remembering her late colleague. She stated that Wright was kind and served as glue for their family at the show. DeGeneres also reflected on his friendship with former DJ Stephen Twitch Boss.
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