Debbie Nelson, the mother of Eminem and the muse of some of his most fiery and controversial hits, has reportedly died at 69. According to TMZ, she had been diagnosed with advanced lung cancer in September.

Nelson, once known as Debbie Mathers, died in her Missouri hometown. Her rocky relationship with Eminem was chronicled in his early work.

Debbie Nelson, the mother of rap star Eminem, has died, a representative for the musician confirmed to NBC News.