What happened to Savannah Guthrie's mother?

Nancy Guthrie, the 84-year-old mother of Savannah Guthrie, has been abducted from her Arizona home.

When was Nancy Guthrie last seen?

Nancy Guthrie was last seen at her home on Saturday evening, and was reported missing by her family on Sunday.

Why did Savannah Guthrie pull out of Olympic coverage?

Savannah Guthrie withdrew from her scheduled coverage of the 2026 Milan Cortina Olympics to focus on her family during the crisis of her mother's abduction.

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Savannah Guthrie's Mother Abducted in Arizona

4 Feb

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Summary

Nancy Guthrie, 84, was abducted from her Arizona home.
Family reported her missing after blood was found outside.
Savannah Guthrie dropped Olympic coverage due to crisis.

Savannah Guthrie's Mother Abducted in Arizona

Nancy Guthrie, the 84-year-old mother of TODAY show host Savannah Guthrie, has been abducted from her home in Arizona. The Pima County Sheriff's Department is investigating the disappearance, which occurred sometime after 9:30 p.m. on Saturday. Authorities believe Nancy Guthrie was either kidnapped or abducted, as blood was discovered outside her residence.

Family members reported Nancy Guthrie missing around noon on Sunday. The circumstances surrounding her disappearance are still under investigation. This developing situation has led Savannah Guthrie to withdraw from her planned coverage of the 2026 Milan Cortina Olympics for NBC.

NBC Sports confirmed Savannah Guthrie would not be joining them for the Olympics to focus on her family. Colleagues, including sportscaster Mike Tirico, have expressed deep sorrow and are offering their support and prayers to Savannah and her entire family during this challenging period.