Eminem's Mother, Debbie Nelson, Passes Away at 69

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Debbie Nelson, the mother of rapper Eminem, has passed away at 69 due to lung cancer. Known for their tumultuous relationship, Nelson was often mentioned in Eminem's early music, which accused her of neglect and drug abuse. She sued Eminem for defamation in 1999 and later wrote a book to defend herself. Despite their past conflicts, a representative for Eminem confirmed her death but did not provide further comments.
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