Matthew Epstein Suicide: Opera producer Matthew Epstein dies by suicide.

Friends and family are mourning the tragic and unexpected death of Opera producer Matthew Epstein.

Epstein’s death was announced by Neil Rosenshein who stated Matthew had ended his life. He was 76.

Epstein had always said he would depart this life at 75. He was a former general director of Welsh National Opera (1992-92) and artistic director of Chicago’s Lyric Opera.

Social Media Tributes

Thoughts and prayers to Epstein’s family and friends.

“Matthew Epstein, I’m at a loss for how tremendously hard this will continue to hit our beloved industry. You were certainly one of a kind and an extraordinary gift to so many of us. Thank you, thank you for everything. May all of our treasured memories of you be a blessing and may your wisdom continue through your teachings to lead us…,” a tribute post said on Facebook.

Words fall short of expressing our grief for your loss, as we mourn with family and friends for this great loss. Please accept our condolences and may our prayers help comfort you. Please receive our heartfelt condolences.

Feel free to drop condolences messages and prayers for the family and friends of the deceased as it will go a very long way at this difficult time of theirs.