“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 of light in our lives and a true hero to his community.”

A cause of death has not been revealed.His love for broadcast journalism started when he was just five years old.Glover’s father built him a mini anchor desk, and every Sunday after church, Glover would deliver the news to his family.

Prior to joining KCAL in Los Angeles, Glover worked in Georgia and Florida before joining KTRK in Houston for eight years where he was the first black main male anchor at the network. His work at KTRK earned him three Emmy Awards.

While at KCAL, Glover co-anchored the 5 and 11 p.m. newscasts alongside Pat Harvey and shared the desk with Suzie Suh for the 8 and 10 p.m. broadcasts.