Obituary of Eugene McCarthy

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Eugene McCarthy

Eugene Joseph McCarthy (born March 29, 1916 in Watkins, Minnesota) was a politician, writer, and academic who was best known for serving the United States House of Representatives from 1949 to 1959 and then the Senate from 1959 to 1971. Eugene died on December 10, 2005 and his death was due to the effects of Parkinson’s disease. He died at age 89.

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Eugene McCarthy Biography Wiki:

    • Is He Dead or Alive: Dead
    • Full Name: McCarthy, Eugene
    • Common Name: Eugene McCarthy
    • Gender: Male
    • Preferred Gender Pronoun: he/him
    • Birthplace: Watkins, Minnesota, United States
    • Birth Date: March 29, 1916
    • Age: 89 (at death)
    • Also Known As: Gene
    • Occupations:
    • Political Affiliation: Democratic
    • Net Worth: $1.6 million
    • Nationality: American
    • Favorite Food: Oscar Mayer Hotdogs
    • Favorite Color: Lime
    • Favorite Scent: Jack Black.s JB
    • Favorite Actor: Idris Elba

    Eugene's Family Tree

    • Birth Name: Eugene Joseph McCarthy
    • Father: Michael John McCarthy Jr.
    • Mother: Anna Baden McCarthy
    • Brother(s):
      • two
    • Sister(s):
      • one
    • Spouse/Partner:
      • Abigail McCarthy (married 1945-divorced 1969)
    • Son(s):
      • Christopher Joseph McCarthy
      • Michael Bennett McCarthy
    • Daughter(s):
      • Mary Abigail McCarthy
      • Margaret Alice McCarthy Brown
      • Eleanor McCarthy Howell

Death Notice:

Category Tags:

PoliticianWriter Academic American Born on March 29th Born in 1916 Born in Minnesota Died in 2005 Died at age 89 Died from Parkinson's disease

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"Eugene McCarthy's life was a colorful and rewarding journey. He was an iconic figure in American politics, and his death is mourned by all with the loss of a great man. (V)"

"Eugene McCarthy's impactful contributions to politics and advocacy for social justice will continue to inspire generations to come. (V)"

"Eugene McCarthy had a successful political career, serving as a U.S. Senator and running for president, but he ultimately died at the age of 89 after a long battle with Alzheimer's disease. (V)"

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