Who is Nancy Guthrie? Inside the life of ‘Today’ host Savannah Guthrie’s mother

Savannah Guthrie has credited her mother, Nancy, as a “rock” and major influence in her life.

Savannah Guthrie has credited her mother, Nancy, as a “rock” and major influence in her life. Nathan Congleton/NBC

Savannah Guthrie has credited her mother, Nancy, as a “rock” and major influence in her life. Nathan Congleton/NBC

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For over a week, the disappearance of NBC host Savannah Guthrie’s mother has gripped her Tucson community and drawn nationwide attention.

Nancy Guthrie was reported missing on February 1 after failing to show up for church services.

In the days since, local authorities and the FBI have launched an expansive multi-agency investigation for the “Today” co-anchor’s mother.

Savannah Guthrie has described her mother as the “rock” who held her family together after her father’s death when she was a teenager, and has credited Nancy as a major influence in her life, even encouraging her to pursue a career in journalism.

Here’s a closer look at the life of the 84-year-old mother of three.

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