Emmy Award-winning journalist Chauncy Glover, a news anchor at Los Angeles’ KCAL, died suddenly Tuesday, KCAL announced. He was 39.
Chauncy Glover, a celebrated Los Angeles news anchor and three-time Emmy Award winner, has tragically passed away at the age of 39. Glover’s family, deeply saddened by his untimely death, shared the news with KCAL News, the station where he had recently started working as an anchor in October 2023.
Originally from Alabama, Glover had earned widespread respect and admiration throughout his career for his journalistic skills and commitment to the field. Details about his cause of death have not been disclosed, leaving friends, colleagues, and viewers across the nation mourning his sudden loss.
“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.”
Throughout his distinguished career, Chauncy Glover was dedicated not only to journalism but also to making a lasting impact in the lives of young people. In 2014, he founded the Chauncy Glover Project, a mentorship program designed to support underprivileged teenage boys in Detroit, helping them prepare for college and reach their full potential.
Through this initiative, Glover provided guidance, resources, and encouragement, profoundly influencing many young lives.
His loved ones shared that he “changed countless lives and inspired so many young men to pursue their dreams” through the project, leaving a legacy that extends far beyond the newsroom.
“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 KCAL News, Chauncy Glover spent eight years at Houston’s ABC affiliate, KTRK. There, he broke new ground as the station’s first Black male main anchor, a role in which he made a significant impact both on and off the air.
While at KTRK in Houston, Chauncy Glover earned a total of three Emmy Awards, reflecting his exceptional work and dedication. After joining KCAL News just over a year ago, he began co-anchoring the 8 and 10 p.m. newscasts with Suzie Suh and the 5 and 11 p.m. segments with Pat Harvey. Just last month, Glover celebrated his first year at the station.
“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.
