Before joining KCAL in Los Angeles, Glover was the first Black male lead anchor for Houston’s KTRK, where he was on the air for eight years, according to KCAL.

The Alabama native worked in Michigan, Florida, Georgia and Texas before moving to California.

One of his accomplishments outside of his journalism career was founding “The Chauncy Glover Project,” a mentorship program designed to “help develop inner-city teenage boys into genuine and accomplished gentlemen,” according to the website. The program focuses on college readiness, etiquette, public speaking, financial responsibility and mental health awareness, among other topics.

“Chauncy’s compassion and dedication to helping others, especially through the Chauncy Glover Project, has changed countless lives and inspired so many young men to pursue their dreams,” his family wrote in their statement. “His talent, warmth and vision left a mark on all who knew him, and the world is darker without him.”

“While we grieve this profound loss, we are comforted by the outpouring of love and memories shared by those who knew Chauncy as the passionate, gifted soul that he was,” they concluded. “We kindly ask for privacy as we mourn and honor his incredible honor. legacy. He was taken from us far too soon, but his impact will be felt forever.”