Chauncy Glover, of Athens, died Tuesday at 39. The cause and manner of death have not been revealed.
Glover, known for his philanthropy and mentorship of young men, was a news anchor at KCAL in southern California. Although he worked at the station for only a year, he left a mark on his co-workers. After learning of his death Tuesday afternoon, the anchor team took the airwaves in an emotional tribute.
"This unexpected loss has stunned our newsroom this afternoon and left us grieving," said anchor Amy Johnson. "The light lost to us and the southern California community."
"Chauncy was a man of faith, and we can try to take some of that within our hearts to know he's at peace now with whatever," said Glover's nightly co-anchor, Pat Harvey. "And, of course, we are thinking about his wonderful family. He was so close to his parents. But whatever happened, and we don't know that yet, we just know how we are feeling here, and on a day like today, to not have him sitting here at this desk is just a tremendous loss."
The family released a statement to KCAL about their loss.
"We, Sherry and Robert Glover, along with Chauncy's beloved family, are devastated by the unimaginable loss of our beloved Chauncy," the family stated. "He was more than a son and brother — he was a beacon of light in our lives and a true hero to his community."
Glover was also known as a "real-life hero" after he helped deliver a baby during his live coverage of Hurricane Harvey.
He worked at several other local television stations, including one in Detroit, where he witnessed a teenager die from gun violence. The experience motivated him to start the non-profit "The Chauncy Glover Project" to mentor teenage boys.
The Troy University graduate landed his first job two days after graduation at WTVM News Leader 9 in Columbus, Georgia. He left his first job to take a reporter position in Florida, where he launched "Chauncy's Journey" and collected donations for those devastated by tornadoes in Athens. The television special showed his reunion with his family and helped raise money to rebuild a church.
Glover was once recognized by President Barack Obama, and he sang at the funeral of civil rights activist Rosa Parks. People published a story on Glover's death, saying the family is asking for privacy at this time.
Funeral arrangements have not been made.
To connect with the author of this story or to comment, email erica.thomas@1819news.com.
Don't miss out! Subscribe to our newsletter and get our top stories every weekday morning or become a member to gain access to exclusive content and 1819 News merch.
