Savannah Guthrie Finally Says The Quiet Part Out Loud Amid Search For Mom Nancy And It's A Gut Punch

It's been weeks since "Today" cohost Savannah Guthrie's mom Nancy Guthrie was reported missing on February 1. Now, Savannah has shared another update with her fans. And this latest message has a heartbreaking new twist.

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The announcement came on day 24 since her mother was taken from her home.

"We also know that she may be lost. She may already be gone. She may have already gone home... pic.twitter.com/OG7UuST66P

— Collin Rugg (@CollinRugg) February 24, 2026

Throughout the painful search for 84-year-old Nancy, Savannah has been keeping the public posted through video messages she's shared on social media. On the morning of February 24, Savannah shared a new video on Instagram. "It is day 24 since our mom was taken in the dark of night from her bed," the emotional host shared. "We still believe in a miracle," Savannah added, a sentiment she's maintained throughout this ordeal, which she described as "agony." This time, though, in spite of her and her family's abundant hope, Savannah admitted something she hasn't publicly said before. "We also know that she may be lost. She may already be gone," Savannah said. "If this is what is to be, then we will accept it." 

As Nancy's whereabouts remain unknown, many folks watching the saga play out have been surprised and saddened by the apparent lack of progress being made in the search. As so many days have passed, and so much mystery remains, it's easy to understand why Savannah and her loved ones are acknowledging that Nancy may no longer be alive. Still, hearing her admit it out loud to her fans certainly marks a disheartening turn in this case.

In her latest video about her mom's kidnapping, Savannah Guthrie explained that while she and her family acknowledge that Nancy Guthrie may not be alive, they remain committed to finding her. As a result, she offered a $1 million reward "for any information that leads us to her recovery." Savannah's word choice here was also interesting. For a missing person who is presumed to be still alive, the word "rescue" is more common. "Recovery" might indicate they believe that they are looking to recover a body rather than locating a missing person. And while this may just be a matter of terminology, it could also mean there has been a change in the case that the public doesn't know about. 

As of February 23, a suspect has yet to be identified in Nancy's case. A video of a masked individual outside of her door on the day of her disappearance was recovered from her Nest doorbell camera. Investigation into this video still seems to be unfolding.