Savannah Guthrie Breaks Down in Tears on ‘Today’ While Discussing Ransom Note That Claimed Mom Nancy Died After Being Abducted from Home

Savannah Guthrie disclosed on the June 23 episode of the "Today" show that a ransom note received after her mother Nancy Guthrie's abduction stated that Nancy had died. The 84-year-old Nancy Guthrie vanished from her Arizona home on February 1. Two ransom notes were sent to news outlets following her disappearance, and law enforcement now believes these notes are legitimate and were sent by those responsible. The content of the second note, which did not include an apology or a payment request, was not previously public. Guthrie, 54, stated that while she is not involved in NBC's coverage of her mother's case, she cannot ignore the developments while on air. She described her family as being in "agony" and pleaded for anyone with information to come forward, emphasizing that this situation is the daily reality for her family. The "Today" show host expressed her love for her colleagues and the program, acknowledging the unusual nature of her on-air plea.