Debbie Nelson, Eminem’s Mom, Passes Away at 69

Debbie Nelson, Eminem's mom, dies at 69 from lung cancer complications.

She passed away on Dec. 2, 2024, in St. Joseph, Missouri.

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Born in 1955, Nelson grew up in a large, dysfunctional family.

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She married Eminem's father at 16 and had him at 18.

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Their relationship was rocky, with Eminem addressing it in his songs.

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Nelson sued Eminem for defamation in 2002, winning $25,000.

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Eminem seemed to apologize in his 2013 song "Headlights."

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Nelson celebrated Eminem’s 2022 Hall of Fame induction online.

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She was estranged from Eminem's father, who died in 2019.

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She is survived by Eminem and his brother Nathan Mathers.

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