Los Angeles KCAL-TV Anchor Chauncy Glover Death Ruled Accidental

PublishedFebruary 20, 2025

Los Angeles, CA – KCAL-TV evening news anchor Chauncy Glover, passed away on November 5, 2024, at the age of 39. According to the Los Angeles County Medical Examiner, Glover’s cause of death was ruled as “acute intoxication” resulting from a combination of methamphetamine and chloroethane. His death has been classified as an accident.

The news was officially confirmed yesterday and the Medical Examiner’s preliminary report revealed that Glover was found unresponsive in his Los Angeles home shortly before midnight. Medical personnel pronounced him dead shortly after arriving.

Glover, a three-time Emmy Award winner, had recently joined the KCAL-TV team in 2023, bringing his extensive career in journalism and his genuine passion for community service to Southern California. Before joining KCAL-TV, he had worked at top stations including KTRK-TV in Houston, WDIV-TV in Detroit, WJAX-TV in Jacksonville, and WTVM-TV in Columbus, Georgia.

Chloroethane, a colorless gas commonly used in manufacturing dyes, solvents, refrigerants, and for numbing the skin during medical procedures, can have dangerous effects when misused. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), inhaling chloroethane can cause temporary feelings of drunkenness, dizziness, and, in severe cases, accidental death. When combined with methamphetamine, a powerful and addictive stimulant, the substances tragically led to Glover’s passing.

The full autopsy report, which will provide further details into the circumstances surrounding Glover’s death, is expected to be released by the Medical Examiner’s office by the end of March.

Chauncy Glover’s death has left a profound impact on his colleagues, friends, and the community he served. Known for his kindness and dedication, Glover was also a committed philanthropist. In Houston, he founded the Chauncy Glover Project, a mentoring initiative aimed at empowering inner-city teenage boys. His friend and publicist, Jordyn Dean, paid tribute to Glover, saying,

“Chauncy was more than just an extraordinary journalist and community leader; he was like family. His rare, genuine kindness showed up in everything he did. He helped people selflessly, simply because he wanted the best for everyone around him.”

Glover’s unexpected passing has left a void in the journalism community. His career was marked by a passion for storytelling and a deep commitment to making a difference in the lives of others. Glover’s contributions to journalism and his dedication to uplifting the community will be remembered by all who knew him.

As the investigation continues and the full report is released, those who were touched by Glover’s work, both on and off the screen, continue to honor his legacy.