Debbie Nelson, the mother of legendary rapper Eminem, has passed away at the age of 69 after battling advanced lung cancer.

According to TMZ, Eminem’s representative, Dennis Dennehy, confirmed that Debbie died on the evening of Sunday, December 1, in St. Joseph, Missouri.

News of her terminal illness was first shared in September, with reports indicating she had only a short time left.

Fans and readers expressed their condolences online, with many acknowledging the devastating impact of lung cancer. One commenter wrote, “RIP. Lung cancer is terrible and all other cancers,” while another said, “Way too young, RIP.” A third added, “Poor Eminem, hope he’ll be okay.”

Debbie’s relationship with her son was complicated and often played out publicly. Early in Eminem’s career, he accused her of neglect and abuse, a theme that surfaced in tracks like “Cleanin’ Out My Closet.”