The iconic American rapper Eminem is currently mourning the loss of his mother, Debbie Nelson, who passed away on Monday night in St. Joseph, Missouri, at the age of 69. Debbie had been battling lung cancer for several years before her passing.
Eminem, whose real name is Marshall Mathers, has not made a public statement about his mother’s death. Their complicated relationship has been explored through his music, with songs like “My Name Is,” “Headlights,” and “Cleanin’ Out My Closet” referencing their tumultuous history.
Debbie Nelson had previously opened up about her relationship with Eminem in her 2008 memoir “My Son Marshall, My Son Eminem.” Despite their differences, she maintained that Eminem still loved her.
Debbie’s life was marked by challenges, including a marriage at the age of 15 that ended in divorce due to physical abuse. She spent her final years in St. Joseph, Missouri, after a brief period of living in Metro Detroit.
