Claim: Madelyn Lee Payne Dunham (October 26, 1922 – November 2, 2008)  was the American paternal grandmother of Barack Obama who died from cancer two days before her grandson was elected President.
Evidence: Madelyn Lee Payne Dunham (/ˈdʌnəm/ DUN-əm; October 26, 1922 – November 2, 2008) was the American maternal grandmother of Barack Obama, the 44th President of the United States.