Today viewers are rallying around Savannah Guthrie and her family.
News broke on Sunday, February 1, that Savannah’s mother, Nancy Guthrie, was reported missing in Arizona. The following morning, Savannah was absent from the Today show but released a statement on behalf of her family.
“On behalf of our family, I want to thank everyone for the thoughts, prayers, and messages of support,” her statement read. “Right now, our focus remains on the safe return of our dear mom. We thank law enforcement for their hard work on this case and encourage anyone with information to contact the Pima County Sheriff’s Department.”
Nancy was last seen on Saturday, January 31, between 9:30 p.m. to 9:45 p.m local time. She is 84 years old with brown hair and blue eyes. Pima County Sheriff Chris Nanos told reporters that Nancy is “not in good physical health,” noting that the family has not disclosed any issues with her cognitive health.
Today show viewers are familiar with Savannah’s story and upbringing. The news anchor lived in Australia for two years before her family relocated to Arizona. Savannah often referenced her relationship with her mom, both on the morning show and social media.
“My mom Nancy is my heart and my everything and my model for what a mother should be,” Savannah wrote in a 2020 Instagram caption.
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Who Is Savannah Guthrie’s Mom?
Savannah’s mom, Nancy Guthrie, was a stay-at-home mom while raising her kids. The anchor often offered insight into their close-knit relationship.
“She’s lived a life of integrity and loyalty. She is a consistent doer of the right thing and the hard thing,” Savannah said of her mom in January 2022. “She’s a truth teller, whether you really want to hear the truth or not. She’s quick and she’s smart, she’s well-read, she’s curious about everything.”
Savannah and her family addressed Nancy’s disappearance after she was reported missing on Sunday.
“We can confirm this is a missing persons case, and the family is working closely with local law enforcement,” they shared in a statement, noting that they are grateful for “the outreach, thoughts and prayers” they have received.
Who Was Savannah Guthrie’s Dad?
Savannah’s dad, Charles Guthrie, died of a sudden heart attack when she was 16 years old.
“I think the fact that I lost my dad when I was 16, it makes Christmas even more special to us, because it was his holiday and that’s how we felt and that’s how he felt,” Savannah said in December 2022. “I think we hold on to Christmas even harder now, because it’s a tie to him and a tie to the past and to our memories.”
Savannah also explained how the loss of her father nearly made her stay close to home during the early days of her career — but Nancy wouldn’t let her.
“My father died when I was entering my senior year in high school. I then lived at home all through college. We didn’t have money to afford the dorm,” Savannah said on Today in 2022. “She said, ‘If you can’t leave me, then I didn’t do my job right, Savannah.’ She just gave me permission to go.”
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Does Savannah Guthrie Have Siblings?
Savannah is the youngest of three. She has an older sister named Annie Guthrie and older brother named Camron Guthrie.
Who Is Savannah Guthrie’s Husband?
Savannah was married to her first husband, Mark Orchard, from 2005 to 2009. Following her divorce, the newscaster moved on with Michael Feldman. They wed in March 2014.
Does Savannah Guthrie Have Kids?
Savannah shares two kids with Feldman. Their daughter, Vale, was born in August 2014, followed by son Charley in December 2016.
