Beloved Emmy Award-winning news anchor Chauncy Glover has died at age 39, according to multiple reports.
Glover, a three-time Emmy Award winner, was a mainstay for Los Angeles-based CBS affiliate KCAL.
Glover’s cause of death was not revealed.
According to The New York Post, Glover’s family announced the news of his unexpected death to KCAL News, where Glover had been working as an anchor since Oct. 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.”
According The Post report, during his young 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.
Glover won a total of 3 Emmy Awards during his stint at KTRK.
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.