In a gut-wrenching video that has gone viral, Savannah Guthrie and her siblings made an urgent, emotional appeal late Wednesday, directly addressing their missing mother and potential captors. The clip, captioned simply "Bring her home," shows the Today show anchor visibly shaken as she pleads for Nancy Guthrie's safe return.
Guthrie described her 84-year-old mother as the family's "heart and home," revealing Nancy lives with constant pain and is without vital medication that she needs to survive. In a chilling admission, Guthrie addressed swirling rumors of a ransom note, stating the family is prepared to communicate but demands undeniable proof Nancy is alive and in custody, citing the ease of digital manipulation in today's world.
"We want to hear from you, and we are ready to listen. Please, reach out to us," Guthrie implored, her voice breaking with emotion.
Nancy Guthrie was last seen Saturday at her Tucson, Arizona home when her children left her. Since Sunday morning, both family and the Pima County Sheriff's Department have been searching frantically. Authorities now suspect she was taken against her will overnight, potentially indicating kidnapping.
Guthrie, who has stepped away from her NBC morning show and canceled Olympic coverage plans, showed raw emotion throughout the family's message. Her sister Annie described Nancy as "the light that's missing from our lives," praising her for choosing joy daily despite enduring significant pain.
Savannah Guthrie and her mother, Nancy Guthrie, on the 'Today' set in 2023. Nathan Congleton/NBC via Getty
Savannah began the recording by thanking supporters: "On behalf of our family, we want to thank all of you for the prayers for our beloved mom, Nancy. We feel them, and we continue to believe that she feels them too." She painted a vivid portrait of her mother: "Our mom is a kind, faithful, loyal, fiercely loving woman of goodness and light. She's funny. And spunky. And clever. She has grandchildren that adore her and crowd around her and cover her with kisses."
Then came the direct message to Nancy: "Mommy, if you are hearing this, you are a strong woman. You are God's precious daughter, Nancy. We believe and know that, even in this valley, he is with you. Everyone is looking for you, mommy. Everywhere. We will not rest. Your children will not rest until we are together again."
Camron Guthrie added a final, simple encouragement: "Stay strong." The family's desperate plea has sparked nationwide attention, with social media flooded with support and the hashtag #BringNancyHome trending.
