Savannah Guthrie, best known as co-anchor of NBC’s Today show, recently stepped down from the show temporarily as authorities search for her mother, Nancy Guthrie, who was reported missing in Arizona under circumstances that are now being investigated as a possible kidnapping.
Savannah’s early life
Savannah Guthrie was born in Victoria, Australia and raised in the United States after her family moved back when she was a toddler. She grew up in Tucson, Arizona, where her father worked in the mining industry. Her life changed dramatically when her father died suddenly of a heart attack when she was just 16 years old.
After his death, Savannah’s mother, Nancy Guthrie, became the central pillar of the family, raising Savannah and her siblings through a period of profound loss. Savannah later attended the University of Arizona, laying the foundation for her career in journalism and law.
Career and personal life
Over the years, Guthrie has covered major national and political stories, earning respect for her legal insight and interviewing skills. In her personal life, she married communications consultant Michael Feldman in 2014. The couple has two children, a daughter and a son.
Family and early influences
Family remained a defining force in Guthrie’s life. Her mother, Nancy Guthrie, now 84, has made occasional appearances on the Today show and is well known to viewers and colleagues alike. Savannah often spoke of her mother’s resilience, faith and leadership, especially in the years following her father’s death.
Savannah also has siblings, including older sister Annie and brother Camron, who have been closely involved behind the scenes during the current crisis involving their mother.
What happened to Nancy Guthrie?
Nancy Guthrie was last seen on the evening of January 31, 2026 at her home in the Catalina Foothills area near Tucson, Arizona. She was reported missing the following day after she failed to attend a scheduled service and could not be contacted.
What originally started as a missing persons case has since evolved into a criminal investigation. Pima County Sheriff Chris Nanos described Nancy’s home as a crime scene and said investigators believe she may have been taken from her residence against her will.
Authorities noted that Nancy has limited mobility, is dependent on daily medication and is not cognitively impaired — factors that raise concerns for her safety. Investigators also confirmed that her cellphone and car were left behind, raising concerns that her disappearance was not voluntary.
Law enforcement agencies are reviewing surveillance footage, conducting drone searches, deploying search and rescue teams and seeking help from the public. The FBI is also helping with the investigation.
Answer by Savannah Guthrie
Savannah Guthrie has taken a temporary leave from the Today show to support her family during the search. In emotional posts on social media, she asked for prayers and the public’s help, writing simply: “Bring her home.”
As of now, Nancy Guthrie remains missing and authorities continue to search for leads in what appears to be more of a serious criminal case than a voluntary disappearance.
