Savannah Guthrie, the beloved Today anchor, has opened up about the emotional toll her mother Nancy’s disappearance has had on her family, particularly her 11-year-old daughter Vale. In an interview with Hoda Kotb on Today, Savannah revealed how her children are coping with the ongoing mystery surrounding her mother’s disappearance, which began on February 1, 2026.
A Mother’s Struggle to Protect Her Kids 💔

“It’s so hard with kids, you know, because you want to protect them,” Savannah shared, speaking candidly about how her children are handling the uncertainty. She explained that Vale often writes to her, asking, “Mama, any leads? You hear anything? Any hope?” These heartbreaking questions from her daughter show the profound impact the situation is having on the young girl, who is struggling to understand the situation.
Savannah and her husband, Mike Feldman, have tried their best to offer support and give their kids a sense of certainty, even though they themselves are facing an overwhelming lack of answers. “We try to talk to them and give them a little more certainty than we have, to let them grieve,” Savannah explained, highlighting the difficult balancing act of parenting through such a traumatic experience.
The Strain on Family Members Back in Tucson 🌵

Nancy Guthrie’s disappearance has hit especially hard for Savannah’s sister, Annie, and her family, who live near Nancy’s home in Tucson, Arizona. Savannah admitted that the situation has been “so much harder” for Annie and her family, as they were closest to her mother, providing daily care and helping her stay in the home she loved.
“There’s just a way in which this is even so much harder on Annie and Tommy and Olmo because they’re there,” Savannah said, referring to her sister, brother-in-law, and their son. “They were there every day for my mom. They made it possible for her to stay in the house we grew up in that she loved so much.”
A Family in Uncertainty and Grief 🕊️
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As the search for Nancy Guthrie continues, Savannah and her family remain in a state of emotional turmoil, uncertain of what the future holds. The family’s grief and the constant unknowns have left them in a state of limbo, yet Savannah remains hopeful and strong, leaning on her loved ones for support during this incredibly difficult time.


