Debbie Nelson

Debbie Nelson
Nelson in 2005
Born	Deborah Rae Nelson (1955-01-06)January 6, 1955 Salina, Kansas, U.S.
Died	December 2, 2024(2024-12-02) (aged 69) St. Joseph, Missouri, U.S.
Other names	Debbie Mathers Debbie Mathers-Briggs
Spouses	Marshall Bruce Mathers Jr. ​ ​ (m. 1970; div. 1973)​ Curt Werner ​ ​ (m. 1979; ann. 1979)​ BJ ​ ​ (m. 1987; div. 1988)​ John Briggs ​ ​ (m. 1998; div. 1999)​
Partners	Fred Samara (1986–1987)
Children	2, including Marshall III

Deborah Rae Nelson (January 6, 1955 – December 2, 2024), also known as Debbie Mathers, was the mother of American rapper Eminem. She was known for her troubled relationship with her son who mentioned her in many of his songs, including "Cleanin' Out My Closet" (2002) and "Headlights" (2013).^[1] She also gained recognition for her autobiography My Son Marshall, My Son Eminem (2007), in which she shared her experiences and perspective on their family.