She may be at a rival network, but Gayle King still has a tremendous amount of empathy and love for Savannah Guthrie. The co-host of Today on NBC has been absent from the anchor chair all week since news of her mother Nancy’s disappearance.
Gayle, who anchors CBS Mornings, was extremely teary eyed on the air Thursday. Savannah and her siblings released a video on Wednesday pleading to the person who allegedly took their 84-year-old mom. The heartfelt message got Gayle choked up. Nancy was reported missing on Sunday.
Savannah Guthrie and her family released a video statement to Nancy Guthrie’s captor
Nancy’s disappearance has touched many people. Thursday’s edition of CBS Morning began very differently from normal. Gayle addressed the situation with Savannah’s mom. “It is an unimaginable situation for the Guthrie family.” Gayle admits in the video that “Savannah just got to me where she says ‘mommy.”
There is genuine concern at this stage for Nancy’s wellbeing seeing as she is 84 and lives alone. Savannah says that her heart isn’t strong and that she requires daily medication. The Today anchor also said that they are ready to talk to whoever may have kidnapped Nancy. She did, however, add the stipulation that they want proof of life before that can happen.
Gayle says that looking at all the pictures between Savannah and Nancy that have gone public is extremely emotional, knowing what’s happening. Like many, she is struggling to make sense of all of this. Gayle and Savannah have often been friendly with one another throughout their lengthy careers in journalism.
Pima County Sheriff Chris Nanos said this week he believed Nancy is still alive. A ransom note reportedly asking for millions of dollars in Bitcoin was sent to a news outlet. It eventually made its way to the Sheriff’s office before they turned it over to the FBI. They are analyzing whether it’s legitimate.
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