Savannah Guthrie Speaks Out: The Pain of a Mother's Disappearance

Wed Mar 25 2026 20:38:16 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)

Savannah Guthrie opens up in her first interview since her mother Nancy Guthrie went missing, expressing the family's agony and sharing their desperate search for answers.

In an emotional interview, Savannah Guthrie revealed the profound impact of her mother Nancy's disappearance. Since last being seen on February 1 in Tucson, Arizona, the family has endured heartache while law enforcement struggles to gather leads. The Guthries are offering a $1 million reward for information, alongside a plea for compassion. Savannah's heartfelt words capture the reality of their situation: 'We are in agony... someone needs to do the right thing.'

Savannah Guthrie Speaks Out: The Pain of a Mother's Disappearance

In her first interview since her mother Nancy's disappearance, Savannah Guthrie shared the family's intense grief and the daily torment they face. Nancy Guthrie has been missing since February 1 from her home in Tucson, Arizona. Police have not made progress in the investigation, only releasing a video of a masked figure near Nancy's residence.

'To think of what she went through, I wake up every night in the middle of the night, every night,' Savannah expressed during the interview. The family is offering a $1 million reward, supplemented by $100,000 from the FBI, as they seek answers concerning Nancy's fate.

'Someone needs to do the right thing,' Savannah said firmly to her former co-host Hoda Kotb. 'We are in agony. It is unbearable.'

The Guthrie family belongs to a growing list of 33 individuals reported missing in Arizona over the past year, hoping for answers and closure. Savannah's pain is palpable as she confronted her fears about her mother's ordeal, imploring for her return: 'But she needs to come home now.'

Despite the heart-wrenching situation, Savannah temporarily stepped away from her presenting duties at NBC, while Kotb has filled in for her on the morning show. Savannah remains hopeful for the potential of fresh information coming to light regarding her mother's abduction.

Guided by her faith, Savannah is committed to remaining vocal, emphasizing the importance of community support for missing individuals. As the investigation continues, Pima County Sheriff Chris Nanos acknowledged the case as potentially targeting Nancy, although details remain confidential due to the ongoing inquiry.

Amidst the anguish, the Guthrie family has contributed financially to the National Center for Missing & Exploited Children, hoping to amplify awareness for all families dealing with similar losses. 'We hope that the attention given to our mom will extend to all families in need,' Savannah concluded.