Eugene Allen's Death
Born (Birthday) July 14, 1919
Death Date March 31, 2010
Age of Death 90 years
Cause of Death Kidney Failure
Place of Death Adventist HealthCare White Oak Medical Center, Calverton, Maryland, United States
The Eugene Allen died at the age of 90. Here is all you want to know, and more!
Biography - A Short Wiki
The Head Butler at the White House, he held his position at 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue for more than three decades. Lee Daniel’s 2013 film, The Butler, was inspired by his life.
Previously a waiter at several country clubs in Virginia, he started in the White House as a member of the pantry staff and moved up through the ranks to eventually become the president’s primary butler.
During Ronald Reagan’s tenure in the White House, Allen earned the prestigious title of Maître d’hôtel.
How did Eugene Allen die?
He and his wife had intended to vote for Barack Obama in 2008, but she died the day before the election, on November 3. Allen died of kidney failure at the Washington Adventist Hospital in Takoma Park, Maryland on March 31, 2010.