It is with profound sadness that we report the passing of Emmy Award-winning journalist Chauncy Glover, a news anchor at Los Angeles’ KCAL. He was 39 years old. KCAL made the announcement of Glover’s death on Tuesday, without disclosing the cause of death. Glover had only joined the KCAL team a year ago, after becoming the first Black main male anchor at Houston’s KTRK.
In Los Angeles, Glover co-anchored the 5 p.m. and 11 p.m. newscasts with Pat Harvey and the 8 p.m. and 10 p.m. newscasts with Suzie Suh. The family of Glover released a heartbreaking statement, expressing their deep sorrow over the unimaginable loss of their beloved Chauncy. He was more than just a son and brother—he was a beacon of light in our lives and a true hero to his community.
Among the many colleagues who posted their memories of Glover was reporter Rick Montanez, who wrote, “He joined our team in October of ’23. He showed me joy and kindness. When he first started working, he sent me a message to say hello and compliment my work, given that I worked mornings and he worked nights. I saw him recently at the Taste of Soul, where he ran up shouting my name and offering a hug. His family and our KCAL crew, who collaborated with him every day, are on our minds.
Passionate Mentor And Community Activist
Glover was known for his deep compassion and dedication to helping others, especially through The Chauncy Glover Project, a mentorship program he started while working at WDIV in Detroit. The program sent more than 350 boys of color to college and mentored more than 1,000 young men, according to KCAL.
“Chauncy’s compassion and dedication to helping others, especially through the Chauncy Glover Project, changed countless lives and inspired so many young men to pursue their dreams,” his family said. “His talent, warmth, and vision left an imprint on everyone who knew him, and the world is dimmer without him.”
Celebrated Career In Journalism
Raised in Athens, Alabama, Glover’s passion for journalism began at a young age. Glover’s KTRK biography stated that his dad built him his very own mini ‘anchor desk’ for his newscasts, which he would perform for his family every Sunday after church, at the age of 5.
Glover studied broadcast journalism, music, and theater at Alabama’s Troy University before embarking on a celebrated career in television news. He started out at WTVM in Columbus, Georgia, and also worked at WDIV in Detroit, KTRK in Houston, and CBS 47 and Fox 30 in Jacksonville, Florida.
In addition to his work as a news anchor, Glover performed in a number of national and off-Broadway plays and even sang at the civil rights activist Rosa Parks’ funeral in Montgomery, Alabama.
A Beacon Of Light
Glover’s family described him as “more than a son and brother”—he was “a beacon of light in our lives and a true hero to his community.” His passing has left an immense void, not only for his loved ones but for the countless lives he touched through his work and mentorship.
As we mourn the loss of this exceptional journalist and community leader, we can take solace in the lasting impact he made. Chauncy Glover’s compassion, dedication, and vision will continue to inspire generations to come.
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