As the search for Today host Savannah Guthrie’s mom Nancy Guthrie continues, Pima County Sheriff Chris Nanos shared that the 84-year-old is in need of essential medication.

The search for Savannah Guthrie‘s mom is becoming more dire.

After Nancy Guthrie was reported missing in her hometown of Tucson, Ariz., on Feb. 1, authorities announced that she requires crucial life-sustaining medicine.

“This is an 84-year-old lady who suffers from some physical ailments, has some physical challenges, is in need of medication,” Pima County Sheriff Chris Nanos shared at a Feb. 2 press conference, “medication that if she doesn’t have in 24 hours, it could be fatal.”

“So, we make a plea to anyone who knows anything about this, who has seen something, heard something, to contact us,” he continued. “Call 911. We don’t need another bad, tragic ending. We need some help.”

He also emphasized that Nancy—who shares the Today co-host, as well as kids Camron Guthrie and Annie Guthrie with late husband Charles Guthrie—does not have any cognitive issues.

“Nancy Guthrie is of a great sound mind,” Nanos explained. “This is not dementia-related. She is as sharp as a tack. The family wants everybody to know this isn’t somebody who just wandered off. Her physical limits are based on just age.”

Savannah Guthrie Mom’s Home Declared “Crime Scene” As Authorities Say She Did Not Leave On Her Own

Although Nancy is mobile, he added that her family said that she “couldn’t walk 50 yards by herself.”

Now, authorities are trying to piece together what happened, with Nanos—who previously confirmed that they were not ruling out foul play after Nancy was last seen on Jan. 31—detailing what led them to believe there was a crime scene.

“We know she didn’t just walk out of there, that we know,” he said. “There are other things at the site, at the scene, that indicate there was a—she did not leave on her own.”

He also assured that officials are working around the clock to find Nancy.

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“We expended a lot of resources for missing persons that we typically always do, our search and rescue volunteers, our search-and-rescue teams, other agencies,” he said. “They worked tirelessly all day yesterday and all last night to no avail.”

Following the news, Savannah—who was absent from Today—shared a statement on the morning show.

“On behalf of our family, I want to thank everyone for the thoughts, prayers and messages of support,” she said. “Right now, our focus remains on the safe return of our dear Nancy.”

For a closer look at Savannah’s bond with her mom and loved ones, keep reading.

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Family Time in The Studio

The Today anchor’s mom Nancy Guthrie stopped by Studio 1A in 2023.

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A Golden Memory

Savannah, husband Michael Feldman and kids Vera and Charley took bonding across the pond at the Paris Olympics in 2024.

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In Their Family Era

The self-proclaimed Swiftie took her husband and kids to see Taylor Swift‘s The Eras Tour in October 2024.

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Halloween in Green

For Halloween 2024, Savannah shared that the whole family donned green costumes, with she and her daughter repping the Philadelphia Eagles.

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Football Fun

Savannah and her family cheer on their Philadelphia Eagles at a game in December 2024.

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A Night in New York

Savannah was joined by her mom and sister Annie Guthrie for a night at the Met Opera in December 2024.

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Vacation Mode

Beach bound. Savannah shared a glimpse into her family’s February 2025 Palm Beach vacation, including a beachside bike ride.

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Throwback

In May 2025, Savannah shared a polaroid from growing up with her mom, writing in an Instagram post at the time, “I love you, mama.”

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Growing Up

Savannah celebrated daughter Vera’s 11th birthday with sweet snaps on social media, writing in an August 2025 post, “Happy birthday to my beautiful girl.”

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Rockin’ Around the Christmas Tree

During the 2025 holiday season, Savannah shared a sweet snap of her, her husband and her kids gathered around their tree.

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Birthday With Mom

On her 54th birthday in December 2025, the news correspondent shared how she celebrated with family, including her mom.