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# **“She Wasn’t Ready for This…” — Savannah Guthrie Reveals Painful Final Update in Search for Her Mother**
This is the story of that search, the latest developments, and the painful final update Guthrie has given so far — a stark reminder of how fragile life can be, even for those we hold most dear.
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## **A Mother’s Disappearance — What We Know So Far**
Savannah Guthrie’s mother, **Nancy Guthrie**, an **84-year-old woman with mobility limitations and serious health needs**, was last seen on the evening of **January 31, 2026** at her home near **Tucson, Arizona**. ([Reuters][1])
According to law enforcement, Nancy was dropped off at her residence by family after a dinner gathering. She never showed up for church the following morning, raising immediate concerns. Her **cellphone, wallet, and car were left behind**, and there were troubling physical signs at her home — including **blood found on the front porch** and a disconnected doorbell camera — prompting investigators to treat the scene as a **crime scene** rather than a simple missing-person case. ([AP News][2])
Sheriff **Chris Nanos of the Pima County Sheriff’s Department** and the **Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI)** joined the search early on, believing that Nancy may have been taken **against her will**. ([Reuters][1])
Given her limited mobility and urgent need for daily medication, officials have expressed that **time is critical**, and Nancy’s disappearance has struck a chord with both the local community and news audiences nationwide. ([AP News][2])
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**Early Responses: Prayers, Support, and Public Appeals**
Almost immediately after Nancy was reported missing, Savannah Guthrie stepped away from her professional duties, including “Today” show appearances and Olympic coverage, to focus entirely on her family’s efforts to find her mother. ([Wikipédia][3])
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