Chauncy Glover, Emmy-award-winning news anchor, dies unexpectedly

Chauncy Glover, an Emmy Award-winning journalist, died unexpectedly on November 5, 2024.

KCAL announced his death on air Tuesday. Glover joined the CBS affiliate KCAL in October 2023 after spending eight years as an anchor at Houston’s KTRC-13 station, an ABC affiliate.

Glover was born and raised in Athens, Alabama, and graduated from Troy University where he studied Broadcast Journalism, music, and theatre. He also obtained a degree in Public Relations. He made history as the first Black male primary evening host at KTRC-13, fulfilling a lifelong dream of broadcast journalism that began when he was five. At a young age, his father recognized his passion for journalism and built him an “anchor desk” to develop his talent. Glover’s Instagram reflected a deep love for family. Often seeing him doting on his parents, including professing he was a “Daddy’s Boy” and that his father gave “THE BEST ADVICE,” in a post from three years ago. Of his mother? You saw his affection for her in posts he shared honoring the woman, who when he “was a little boy, she used to make me watch TV on mute, with the subtitles on, forcing me to read. That’s how I became so infatuated with words and reading. When I would see a word I didn’t know, she made me look it up in the dictionary. Thank you mamma! Glover expressed in words from a Mother’s Day tribute post in 2020.

According to the statement prepared by the family, “We, Sherry and Robert Glover, along with Chauncy’s beloved family, are devastated by the unimaginable loss of our beloved Chauncy,” the Glover family wrote. “He was more than a son and brother—a beacon of light in our lives and a true hero to his community.”

Their statement went on to say, “Chauncy’s compassion and dedication to helping others, especially through the Chauncy Glover Project, changed countless lives and inspired many young men to pursue their dreams. His talent, warmth, and vision left an imprint on everyone who knew him, and the world is dimmer without him.”

Glover, who was a strong advocate for the community, particularly in mentoring young males, started the Chauncy Glover Project after he saw a teenager die on the street when he was working for Detroit’s WDIV station. Glover’s passion project was aimed at helping teenage boys become respectable men, teaching them about dressing for success, manhood, etiquette, college preparation, public speaking, and community service.

The Chauncy Glover Project “3rd Annual Black Tie Gala” Red Carpet

Glover relocated the program to Houston after being hired by ABC-13. The program’s success has helped send 350 Black boys and boys of color to college while mentoring over 1,000 young men. He celebrated these young men with an annual black-tie gala in Houston, often attended by celebrities and community leaders.

His community impact extends beyond that; he was hailed as a hero for infamously helping to rescue a pregnant woman and assist her in delivering her baby during Hurricane Harvey in 2017.

The Glover family requested privacy at the end of their statement and expressed gratitude for the sympathy they received from those who knew and loved their son.

“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,” the family wrote. “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.”

We extend our heartfelt condolences to the Glover family and to all who knew and cherished him as a son, brother, and loved one.