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.

Update: We're remembering our colleague, Kevin Spencer, who died Sunday by apparent suicide. His family issued the following statement and has asked for privacy at this time.

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.

The Hills' stars Spencer Pratt and his wife, Heidi Montag, are among the wildfire victims suing Los Angeles for mismanagement of the region's water supply.