Los Angeles television News anchor Chauncy Glover’s death has been ruled accidental by the county medical examiner’s office. Glover, who worked at KCAL, died from “acute intoxication” due to methamphetamine and chloroethane on November 5, 2024.
- Chauncy Glover's death ruled accidental.
- Cause of death: methamphetamine and chloroethane.
- Glover was 39 years old at death.
- He co-anchored newscasts at KCAL.
- Founded the Chauncy Glover Project.
- Medical examiner's report due by March.
Chauncy Glover, aged 39, was discovered unresponsive in his home shortly before being pronounced dead at 12:40 a.m. His family described him as a “beacon of light” in their lives and a hero to his community. Before joining KCAL in October 2023, he served as the first Black male main anchor for KTRK in Houston for eight years.
The medical examiner’s report indicated that both methamphetamine and chloroethane contributed to Glover’s untimely death. Chloroethane is commonly used medically as a numbing agent but can also be misused recreationally. Its presence alongside methamphetamine highlights concerns regarding substance use among individuals in high-pressure professions like broadcasting.
- Glover co-anchored newscasts at KCAL with Pat Harvey and Suzie Suh.
- He founded the Chauncy Glover Project aimed at mentoring inner-city teenage boys.
The full report from the medical examiner’s office is expected by the end of March 2025. This incident has raised awareness about mental health and substance abuse issues faced by professionals in the media industry.
The tragic loss of Chauncy Glover underscores the importance of addressing mental health and substance use issues within high-stress careers while honoring his contributions to journalism and community mentorship.
