Eminem Loses His Mom, Debbie Nelson, At 69
After a battle with lung cancer, Eminem’s mother, Debbie Nelson, passed away at 69.
Their tumultuous relationship was referenced in many of his hit songs, including ‘My Mom,’ ‘Cleanin’ Out My Closet’ and ‘Headlights.’ Though as Em got older, he said his perspective changed and he had “compassion” for what his mom was going through. In ‘Headlights’, he details regret over sharing their family drama publicly.