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Organization MediaSavannah Guthrie, host of NBC's 'Today' show, will return April 6 after absence due to her mother's disappearance.
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The 'Today' show is a long-running American morning television news program airing on NBC. It's currently newsworthy due to the absence of co-host Savannah Guthrie, whose 84-year-old mother, Nancy Guthrie, has been missing from her Arizona home for over a month. Authorities are treating Nancy Guthrie's home as a crime scene and express serious concerns for her safety. Savannah Guthrie recently gave an emotional interview on NBC, appealing for information regarding her mother's disappearance. Despite the ongoing situation, NBC has confirmed that Savannah Guthrie plans to return to her hosting duties on April 6th. She stated that returning to the show, which she considers her family, is important to her, and that "joy will be my protest." The situation highlights the ambiguous loss faced by families of missing persons and the challenges of grieving under such circumstances.
Last updated: August 22, 2026
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