Glover had been co-anchoring the 5 and 11 p.m. newscasts at KCAL News alongside Pat Harvey, and worked with Suzie Suh for the 8 and 10 p.m. broadcasts over the past year, after joining the anchor team in October 2023.
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His family shared the news in a statement to KCAL, saying: “We, Sherry and Robert Glover, along with Chauncy’s beloved family, are devastated by the unimaginable loss of our beloved Chauncy. He was more than a son and brother — he was a beacon of light in our lives and a true hero to his community.”
As of Wednesday morning, his cause of death has not been publicly disclosed.
In one of his recent social media posts, he posted a video on Instagram showcasing some of his most memorable moments with KCAL. His caption read, “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!”
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Before joining KCAL in Los Angeles, Glover was notably the first Black male lead anchor for Houston’s KTRK, where he spent eight years on air, as reported by KCAL.
Originally from Alabama, Glover worked in Michigan, Florida, Georgia, and Texas before eventually moving to California.
In addition to his journalism career, he founded “The Chauncy Glover Project,” a mentoring initiative aimed at transforming “inner-city teenage boys into upstanding and accomplished gentlemen,” as described on its website. The program emphasizes college readiness, etiquette, public speaking, financial responsibility, mental health awareness, and other essential skills.
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Chauncy’s compassion and commitment to supporting others, especially through the Chauncy Glover Project, made a difference in countless lives and motivated many young men to chase their aspirations,” his family shared in their statement. “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,” they concluded. “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.”