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Eminem's Mother Debbie Nelson, Subject of His Songs, Dies at 69 After Lung Cancer Battle

Dec 3, 2024, 04:21 PM

Debbie Nelson, also known as Debbie Mathers, the mother of rapper Eminem, has passed away at the age of 69 following a battle with lung cancer. Nelson, who died on Monday, December 2, was a significant figure in Eminem's life and career, often the subject of his songs that detailed their complicated and turbulent relationship. Despite years of public feuding, the mother and son reconciled, which Eminem expressed in his 2013 song "Headlights." News of her passing has drawn condolences from fans and has been widely reported.