Nancy Guthrie, the 84-year-old mom of former longtime “Today” anchor Savannah Guthrie, has now been missing for over 72 hours. In an alarming update shared yesterday, February 3, a reporter from News Nation shared a video of what appeared to be a trail of blood leading away from Guthrie’s front door. A portion of a 911 call was also released, which detailed Nancy’s serious health issues.
Also yesterday, Savannah’s friend and fellow broadcast journalist Katie Couric took to her Instagram to emotionally react to the ongoing search as things became more desperate.
Couric, who has collaborated several times with Guthrie at NBC, wrote, “I cannot stop thinking and worrying about Nancy Guthrie, Savannah, her siblings and her children. There is just so much sadness and anxiety in the world—so much cruelty, it is almost impossible to fathom. Sending them and all of you out there love and support and praying for the safety and well being of this lovely mom and grandmother and honestly, right now for an entire country that seems lost.”
Journalists & Celebrities React to Katie Couric’s Post About Savannah Guthrie’s Mom
Couric’s concerned post immediately drew a lot of reactions from public figures. Here are some of their responses:
Fox 13 Reporter Cynthia Smoot: “Feeling the same way Katie. Was just saying tonight I don’t recognize the country I grew up in. And thinking about my 89-year-old Mom who lives alone.”
Amanda Kloots: “Sending so many prayers.”
Cheryl Strayed: “I’m so sad for them and holding them in my heart.”
Nia Vardalos: “I feel the same way. I marvel at my mom, am so grateful to be able to be able to hug her. I am praying Mrs. Guthrie is brought back safely.”
The Holderness Family: “I couldn’t sleep last night thinking about her. I heard she’s on a medicine she needs every 24 hours and I was doing the math. Sending so many prayers for her safe return.”
Shaun Robinson: “Same. It is horrific that someone would harm her.”
Holly Morris: “This feels impossible to process. My heart is heavy with grief for the Guthrie family. Please God hear our prayers.”
Jonna Walsh: “I feel the exact same way. Been praying all night for them. My heart is broken. Thank you for being a positive light in these dark times.”
Brenda Richie: Left a set of prayer hands emojis.
Has Savannah Guthrie’s Mom Been Found?
As of publishing around 12:20 p.m. on February 4, Nancy Guthrie is still missing. However, in a hopeful update, Pima County Sheriff Chris Nanos says he believes she is alive. He said, “We have nothing else to go on but the belief that she is here.”
He went on, “She’s present. She’s alive, and we want to save her.”
The February 4 “Today” broadcast highlighted that there have been two reports of ransom notes sent to news organizations, but law enforcement has not substantiated those as legitimate.
