Eminem, born Marshall Bruce Mathers III, has had a rocky history with his biological father, Marshall Bruce Mathers Jr. Frequently referencing the abandonement he felt as a child in his lyrics, it’s been no secret that Mathers Jr. split up with Eminem’s mother when he was just a baby.
TMZ is now reporting that Mathers Jr., aged 67, has died.
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Marshall Bruce Mathers Jr. has reportedly died of a heart attack.
Family members and neighbors report that he passed away this week. A family source tells TMZ that Mathers Jr. was at home at the time of the incident.
Eminem’s rocky relationship with his father was well documented.
In his song, “Cleanin’ Out My Closet,” Eminem raps, “My [expletive] father must’ve had his panties up in a bunch, ’cause he split, I wonder if he even kissed me goodbye. No, I don’t, on second thought, I just [expletive] wished he would die. I look at Hailie, and I couldn’t picture leavin’ her side.”
The rapper has not yet released a public statement.
TMZ reports that Eminem has not been in contact with his father for several years.
Mathers Jr. was 67 at the time of his death.
