cherries The cause of death has been disputed to this date. he died of cholera after eating tainted food died a few days President Zachary Taylor dies unexpectedly History.com he died of cholera after eating tainted food drinking iced milk. snacking on those cherries drinking iced milk. due to gastroenteritis due to gastroenteritis It?s more likely It?s more likely iced milk, cherries and water History.com Death by Cherries and Milk "President Zachary Taylor dies unexpectedly." History.com Possibly cherries It?s more likely Taylor attended an event for the Washington Monument personally lead a military attack he died of cholera after eating tainted food cherries and iced milk History.com he died of cholera after eating tainted food