Three-time Emmy Award-winning news anchor Chauncy Glover has died at age 39.
The Alabama native’s heartbroken family announced the news of his unexpected death to KCAL News, where Glover had been working as an anchor since Oct. 2023.
Glover’s cause of death was not revealed.
“We, Sherry and Robert Glover, along with Chauncy’s beloved family, are devastated by the unimaginable loss of our beloved Chauncy,” his family said in a statement.
“He was more than a son and brother — he was a beacon of light in our lives and a true hero to his community.”
During his career, Glover launched a successful mentorship program in 2014, named The Chauncy Glover Project, where he mentored and assisted underprivileged teenage boys prepare for college in Detroit.
Glover “changed countless lives and inspired so many young men to pursue their dreams,” through the foundation, his loved ones said.
“His talent, warmth, and vision left an imprint on everyone who knew him, and the world is dimmer without him.”
“While we grieve this profound loss, we are comforted by the outpouring of love and memories shared by those who knew Chauncy as the passionate, gifted soul he was,” his family added.
“We kindly ask for privacy as we mourn and honor his incredible legacy. He was taken from us far too soon, but his impact will be felt forever.”
Before joining the team at KCAL News, Glover had been working at ABC affiliate KTRK in Houston for 8 years. He was the first black male main anchor at the network.
During his time there, Glover had won a total of 3 Emmy Awards.
After joining KCAL News just over a year ago, Glover co-hosted news segments alongside Suzie Suh at 8 and 10 p.m., and Pat Harvey at 5 and 11 p.m.
Last month, Glover celebrated his first anniversary at the network.
“Don’t watch the clock; do what it does. Keep going! My first year in #LA on #kcalnews #cbsla in the books! God is good,” he wrote in one of his final posts on Instagram.
Glover studied broadcast journalism, music and theater at Troy University in Alabama.
His first job was at WTVM in Columbus, Georgia, before moving to Jacksonville, Fla., to join the teams at CBS 47 and Fox 30.
ABC13 anchor Erica Simon shared a heartfelt tribute following the news.
“I’ve mulled over this post for hours … and never imagined having to make it,” she wrote on Facebook.
“I’m devastated, heartbroken and can’t think straight,” she went on, adding that Glover was “one of the best friends I’ve ever had..”
The pair, who had met in 2010, worked together at CBS and Fox in Florida.
“He was generous. He was a perfectionist. He was one of the best news men I’ve ever encountered,” she continued. “I’m going to miss him calling and praying with me on hard days. I’m going to miss his holiday soirees, warm hugs and hearty laugh.”
“CG loved the Lord with all his heart and now, can rest in the peace and presence of the Father. Farewell my friend … until we meet again. Thank you to everyone who has reached out. Please pray for his parents. This is the second child they’ve lost,” she concluded.