Executive producer of popular talk show dead at 52 after ‘unfathomable tragedy’
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 · 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.