Three-time Emmy Award-winning news anchor Chauncy Glover has died at the age of 39.

The Alabama native's heartbroken family announced the news of his unexpected death to KCAL News, where Glover had worked as an anchor since October 2023.

Glover's cause of death has not been announced.

“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 in our lives and a true hero for his community.”

Over the course of his career, Glover launched a successful mentorship program in 2014 called The Chauncy Glover Project, where he mentored and supported underprivileged teens in Detroit as they prepared for college.

Through the foundation, Glover “changed countless lives and inspired so many young men to pursue their dreams,” his relatives said.

“His talent, warmth and vision left an impression on everyone who knew him, and the world is a bleaker place without him.”

“As we mourn this profound loss, we are comforted by the love and memories shared by those who knew Chauncy as the passionate, gifted soul that he was,” his family added.

“We kindly request privacy as we mourn and honor his incredible legacy. He was taken from us too soon, but his impact will be felt forever.”

Before joining the KCAL News team, Glover worked at ABC affiliate KTRK in Houston for eight years. He was the first black male lead anchor on the network.

During his time there, Glover won a total of three Emmy Awards.

After joining KCAL News a little over a year ago, Glover co-anchored news segments with Suzie Suh at 8 and 10 p.m. and Pat Harvey at 5 and 11 p.m

Last month, Glover celebrated his first anniversary with the station.

“Don’t pay attention to the clock; do what it does. Carry on! My first year in #LA on #kcalnews #cbsla in the books! God is good,” he wrote in one of his recent posts on Instagram.

Glover studied broadcast journalism, music and theater at Troy University in Alabama.

His first job was at WTVM in Columbus, Georgia, before moving to Jacksonville, Florida to join the teams at CBS 47 and Fox 30.

ABC13 anchor Erica Simon shared a heartfelt tribute following the news.

“I've been thinking about this post for hours… and never thought I'd have to create it,” she wrote on Facebook.

“I'm devastated, heartbroken and can't think straight,” she continued, adding that Glover was “one of the best friends I've ever had.”

The couple, who met in 2010, worked together at CBS and Fox in Florida.

“He was generous. He was a perfectionist. “He was one of the best newsmen I ever met,” she continued. “I will miss him calling and praying with me on difficult days. I will miss his holiday evenings, his warm hugs and his hearty laughter.”

“CG loved the Lord with all his heart and can now rest in peace and in the presence of the Father. Farewell, my friend…until we meet again. Thank you to everyone who got in touch. Please pray for his parents. “This is the second child they have lost,” she concluded.