Los Angeles television news anchor passes away suddenly at 39
Los Angeles news watchers were saddened this week to learn that star reporter Chauncy Glover had died suddenly.
According to the New York Post, the three-time Emmy Award-winning television journalist recently passed away at the age of 39. His cause of death has yet to be revealed.
Family "devastated by the unimaginable loss of our beloved Chauncy"
The newspaper noted that information regarding Glover's passing was made public via a statement put out by members of his family on Monday.
"We, Sherry and Robert Glover, along with Chauncy’s beloved family, are devastated by the unimaginable loss of our beloved Chauncy," their statement began.
"He was more than a son and brother — he was a beacon of light in our lives and a true hero to his community," the family members continued.
The Post recalled how in 2014 the television personality launched a mentorship program known as the Chauncy Glover Project, which sought to help disadvantaged teenage boys.
Anchor remembered for having "changed countless lives" via mentorship effort
Its website boasts of running an "extensive, hands-on mentoring program, created to groom inner-city teenage boys into upstanding and accomplished gentlemen."
Glover's family stressed that through the program, "he changed countless lives and inspired so many young men to pursue their dreams."
They further pointed out how "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 went on to declare.
They concluded by saying, "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."
Glover enjoyed a career that spanned multiple states
Despite originally being from Alabama, Glover got his start in Columbus, Georgia working for WTVM. This was followed by a stint at Jacksonville, Florida's CBS 47 and Fox 30.
From there, Glover moved to Houston's ABC affiliate KTRK where he served for eight years as the station's first black male main anchor.
Anchor and Emmy Award-winning journalist Chauncy Glover has died unexpectedly at the age of 39.
— KCAL News (@kcalnews) November 6, 2024
At the time of his death, Glover was employed by Los Angeles' KCAL News Anchor, having joined its anchor team just over a year ago.
