ɪnðɪ ˈɜːli nˈaɪntiːnhˈʌndɹɪd sˈɛvənti z, ˈælən ɐdmˈɪɾᵻd tʊ ˈælkəhˌoʊlɪzəm ænd əbtˈeɪnd tɹˈiːtmənt fɔːɹ hɪz kəndˈɪʃən, kwˈaɪt lˈaɪkli pɹəlˈɔŋɪŋ hɪz lˈaɪf.
In the early 1970s, Allen admitted to alcoholism and obtained treatment for his condition, quite likely prolonging his life.