Debbie Nelson, Eminem's mother, whose difficult relationship with her son was reflected in much of his earlier music, has died at the age of 69. The rapper's representative, Dennis Dennehy, confirmed his mother's death to US media.

Debbie Nelson, the mother of rapper Eminem whose rocky relationship with her son was known widely through his song lyrics, has died. She was 69.

Debbie Nelson, the oft-mentioned and even more oft-criticized mother of Eminem, has died of complications from lung cancer. Her death was confirmed to TMZ through Eminem’s representative, Dennis Denney. She was 69.