Kevin Spencer was reported missing on Monday after he failed to report to work; his family later revealed he died by suicide. This article, Missing Chicago TV employee Kevin Spencer found dead, was first published at The Desk.

Kevin Spencer, a worker at the Chicago NBC affiliate who went missing last week, has died from an apparent suicide, his family said.

It is with a heavy heart that I share that he is no longer with us,' said the family of Kevin Spencer in a statement

NBC Chicago employee Kevin Spencer has been reported missing after he didn’t arrive for work this week and his family said they have been unable to reach him. Spencer works in the IT department at the NBC owned station.