Nelson died in St. Joseph, Missouri, from issues associated to lung most cancers, a consultant for Eminem informed Folks.
In September, information retailers reported that Nelson was “terminally ill” with lung most cancers and didn’t have a lot time left to stay.
A supply informed In Contact that Eminem was estranged from his mom however nonetheless supported her financially. The supply added that “people around [Nelson] aren’t even sure if Eminem is even aware of what is happening to his mother.”
Eminem has lengthy been open about his rocky relationship with Nelson, who gave start to the “Lose Yourself” rapper in 1972 when she was 18. Nelson was married to Eminem’s father, however they divorced shortly after his start.
In 1999, Nelson sued her son (who was born Marshall Bruce Mathers III) for $11 million for defamation over lyrics in his debut album, “The Slim Shady LP,” during which he claimed she did medicine.
Nelson received the lawsuit however walked away with lower than $2,000 after authorized charges, ABC Information reported.
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Though the mom and son had a turbulent relationship, prior to now decade or so, the 2 appeared to make amends — a minimum of publicly.
Nelson additionally congratulated her son on-line after he was inducted into the Rock & Roll Corridor of Fame in 2022. In a now-deleted publish on X, previously Twitter, she wrote:
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“Marshall, I want to say, I could not let this day go by without congratulating you on your induction into the Hall of Fame,” Nelson mentioned, in line with Folks. “I love you very much. I knew you’d get there. It’s been a long ride. I’m very, very proud of you.”
