Savannah Guthrie made an emotional surprise appearance behind the scenes at Today this week, offering coworkers an update as she continues navigating a deeply personal family crisis. According to the program, Guthrie thanked members of the NBC team for their compassion, support, and concern for her mother, saying she appreciated how much her colleagues cared during an extremely difficult time.
Guthrie has remained away from the show following the reported disappearance of her mother, Nancy Guthrie, who was allegedly last seen in Tucson at the end of January. Reports indicate that Nancy Guthrie, who is 84 years old and has a heart condition, has not been located since. The Pima County Sheriff’s Department and the Federal Bureau of Investigation are reportedly continuing investigative efforts, though few details have been released publicly.