Eminem's mother Debbie Nelson dies at 69 after battle with lung cancer

Debbie Nelson, mother of rapper Eminem, has died at 69 after battling advanced lung cancer. Reports indicated she had limited time left, and despite past reconciliation claims, Eminem did not visit her during her illness. Their relationship has been tumultuous, highlighted in Eminem's songs. In his 2002 hit, he expressed pain over their estrangement and referenced his daughter Hailie not attending Debbie's funeral. Debbie previously filed a defamation lawsuit against Eminem and published a memoir in 2008 about their strained relationship. Although they seemed to have reconciled somewhat, they remained distant despite Eminem's financial support.