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L.A. News Anchor Chauncy Glover’s Cause of Death Revealed

Glover was 39 at the time of his death.

The cause of death for news anchor Chauncy Glover has been revealed by the Los Angeles County Medical Examiner’s office. In a statement released Wednesday, officials declared that Glover died of “acute intoxication” from a combination of chloroethane and methamphetamine, and ruled that the manner of death was an accident. It added that the KCAL host was found unresponsive in his home on Nov. 5, 2024, with fire department personnel pronouncing him deceased 40 minutes after midnight. He was 39 years old. An examination was subsequently completed by a deputy medical examiner a day later on Nov. 6, with the cause of death being certified on Feb. 19 after a series of tests. A full Medical Examiner report is expected to be released by the end of March. Glover was a three-time Emmy award winner. Before joining the KCAL/CBS Los Angeles news team in 2023, Glover worked at KTRK-TV in Houston. His broadcasting career has also included roles in Detroit, Jacksonville, and Columbus, Georgia.