Ellen DeGeneres faces mixed reactions after donating over $7,000 to late producer's GoFundMe

Ellen DeGeneres faces criticism over donation to late producer Matt Wright

Page Six • 04 nov. 16h00

The comedian donated $5,000 to a GoFundMe for her late producer Matthew Wright, prompting both criticism and support from fans.

Ellen DeGeneres’ donation to late colleague divides the internet

News.com.au • 04 nov. 02h45

The talk-show host donated just over $7,000 to a GoFundMe campaign for the family of her late executive producer, prompting both criticism and support on social media.

Ellen DeGeneres’ late producer Matthew Wright's family needs help returning his body home

Page Six • 03 nov. 14h55

Friends and colleagues have contributed to a GoFundMe campaign aimed at financing the transport, funeral and memorial expenses for former Ellen DeGeneres Show producer Matthew Wright, who died in Los Angeles.

Ex-Ellen Exec Producer in 'Unfathomable Tragedy'

The Hollywood Reporter • 02 nov. 21h47

Matthew Wright, who produced The Ellen DeGeneres Show from 2006 until its 2022 finale, died while working remotely in Los Angeles; colleagues and friends have posted tributes and a GoFundMe campaign to cover funeral costs.

'Ellen DeGeneres Show' EP Matthew Wright Dies In "Unfathomable Tragedy"

Deadline • 02 nov. 20h24

Matthew Wright, an executive producer who worked on The Ellen DeGeneres Show for 16 years, died on Oct. 30 while working remotely in Los Angeles; his family has launched a GoFundMe to cover funeral expenses.