Los Angeles news anchor Chauncy Glover dies unexpectedly at age 39

Chauncy Glover, an Emmy-Award winning Los Angeles news anchor, has died. He was 39.

The Alabama native’s family shared the heartbreaking news with his KCAL family, where he worked as an anchor since October 2023.

“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.”

A cause of death has not been revealed.

His love for broadcast journalism started when he was just five years old.

Glover’s father built him a mini anchor desk, and every Sunday after church, Glover would deliver the news to his family.

In addition to journalism, Glover had a passion for theater. He performed in several national and Off-Broadway plays.

Prior to joining KCAL in Los Angeles, Glover worked in Georgia and Florida before joining KTRK in Houston for eight years where he was the first black main male anchor at the network. His work at KTRK earned him three Emmy Awards.

While at KCAL, Glover co-anchored the 5 and 11 p.m. newscasts alongside Pat Harvey and shared the desk with Suzie Suh for the 8 and 10 p.m. broadcasts.

Both viewers and colleagues flooded the internet with messages mourning the young journalist.

“Our sincere condolences to his family and his work family as well. We truly enjoyed watching him. This is so sad,” one viewer wrote.

“I’ve mulled over this post for hours … and never imagined having to make it,” Erica Simon, a former coworker, wrote on Facebook. “I’m devastated, heartbroken and can’t think straight,” she added.

His family has asked for privacy as they grieve their “profound loss” and honor Glover’s legacy.

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