Savannah Guthrie’s Today cohosts are thinking about her family as her mom, Nancy Guthrie, has been reported missing.
During the Monday, February 2, broadcast, Sheinelle Jones and Craig Melvin introduced the “deeply personal story” and shared a statement from Savannah, 54, and her family.
“On behalf of our family, I want to thank everyone for the thoughts, prayers and messages of support. Right now, our focus remains on the safe return of our dear mom,” the statement read. “We thank law enforcement for their hard work on this case and encourage anyone with information to contact the Pima County Sheriff’s Department at 520-351-4900.”
Footage began playing of Pima County Sheriff Chris Nanos speaking to reporters on Sunday and stating, “This is very concerning to us. We don’t typically get the sheriff out at a scene like this. But it’s very concerning what we’re learning from the house. And so we’ll just continue. The detective’s homicide team is out right now looking at the scene as well.”
When asked whether foul play was suspected, Nanos shared that the possibility could not be “ruled out” at this time. The sheriff went on to note that there were “some concerns” about what was found at Nancy’s home, prompting authorities to call in search and rescue and criminal investigation teams. Helping the search are volunteers on the ground, drones, dogs and a helicopter.
“We’ve pretty much just thrown everything at this that we can,” Nanos added. “[Nancy] is 84 years old and is not of good physical health, and so naturally that’s a great concern.”
Nanos noted that Nancy has a “sound mind,” but there may be other limitations with her physical mobility. “We’ll be at this all night, processing the house,” he said.
News broke on Sunday, February 1, that Nancy was reported missing by her family in Tucson, Arizona, around noon, according to the Pima County Sheriff’s Department. Authorities noted that Nancy is a “vulnerable adult” and was last seen “at her residence” on Saturday, January 31.
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Jenna Bush Hager
Jenna Bush Hager became emotional while discussing Savannah Guthrie’s missing mother on the Monday broadcast of Today With Jenna & Sheinelle.
“We need to start the show with something that is deeply personal for us this morning,” Bush Hager, 44, said as she tried to hold back tears. “Nancy Guthrie, Savannah’s beloved mom and somebody we adore around here, has been reported missing in Arizona.”
Bush Hager shared that she hoped viewers would call with any relevant information, noting that Nancy “takes daily medication” that she needs “for survival” and is likely “without her medication.”
“We love Nancy, I know her personally,” she said, before concluding: “We are thinking of our dearest, dearest Savannah and her whole family right now. Our prayers obviously go out to Savannah.”
Willie Geist
Willie Geist shared a message to his social media followers on Monday, alongside a photo of Nancy Guthrie. “If you have any information about the location of our dear friend Savannah Guthrie’s wonderful mother Nancy, please call police in Arizona,” Geist wrote. “She is missing.”
Hoda Kotb
Former Today coanchor Hoda Kotb shared an image of Savannah Guthrie smiling with her mom during an appearance on the Today show. “🙏 ❤️,” Kotb captioned the Instagram post on Monday.
Craig Melvin
Savannah Guthrie’s coanchor Craig Melvin provided valuable information to his followers as the search for Nancy Guthrie continues.
“Our thoughts and prayers are with Savannah and her family,” Melvin shared via Instagram on Monday. “We encourage anyone with information to contact the Pima County Sheriff’s Department at (520) 351-4900.”
Maria Shriver
NBC News Special Anchor Maria Shriver shared her support for Savannah Guthrie online.
“Sending love to Savannah and her family, and gratitude to the police looking,” Shriver wrote via X on Monday.
Kathie Lee Gifford
Former Today show cohost Kathie Lee Gifford offered her support to Savannah Guthrie’s family.
“I am devastated for my friend Savannah’s beloved mother, and I’m keeping her and her family in my prayers since I heard this awful news,” Gifford wrote via X on Monday. “Please join me in bombarding heaven with your prayers, too. I cannot even imagine the pain that they are in. Only God can comfort.”
Dylan Dreyer
Today show coanchor Dylan Dreyer brought awareness to Nancy Guthrie’s disappearance.
“Join me in saying all the prayers you can to find our dear Savannah’s mom. She’s missing,” Dreyer wrote via Instagram on Monday. “We encourage anyone with information to contact the Pima County Sheriff’s Department at (520) 351-4900.”
Al Roker
Today show meteorologist Al Roker spoke out about Nancy Guthrie’s disappearance.
“We are praying for Savannah and her family and the return of their beloved Mom, Nancy,” Roker wrote via Instagram on Monday. “We encourage anyone with information to contact the Pima County Sheriff’s Department at (520) 351-4900.”
Sara Haines
During the Tuesday, February 3, episode of The View, former Today show star Sara Haines asked viewers to pray for Savannah Guthrie.
“They’re a family of deep faith and I’m echoing her sentiments,” Haines said when referring to Savannah’s recent Instagram post. “She begs people — if you are a person of prayer — to send those prayers up and keep them in your thoughts because they do believe in the power of that as do I. Please, take a little time today.”
