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Solly Mack

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9. I think it was mentioned once that they can starve but I don't know if they die from it.

Reply to Iris (Reply #6)

Mon Oct 20, 2014, 07:01 PM

Oct 2014

And the cold can slow them down. They can get stuck in deep mud and water.

They can burn but it doesn't necessarily kill them. If they're consumed by fire (to include their brain) they die the final death.

Not sure there has been much consistency on the question though. (in the show)

Someone else might know more about it. Sorry!

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Is there any way The Walking Dead ends well? [View all] hedgehog Oct 2014 OP

Dunno. Do you think people will always find a way to survive or do you think humans (the living) Solly Mack Oct 2014 #1

Would the walkers ever die of starvation? Iris Oct 2014 #6

I am just guessing they would eventually rot to quivering bitey goo alphafemale Oct 2014 #8

Nice image! n/t Iris Oct 2014 #12

I think it was mentioned once that they can starve but I don't know if they die from it. Solly Mack Oct 2014 #9

I had read that they slow down in cold weather. Iris Oct 2014 #11

It doesn't end dr.strangelove Oct 2014 #18

I agree. No cure. I also agree that the real threat is the other survivors. Solly Mack Oct 2014 #19

The show is about the new world dr.strangelove Oct 2014 #20

I read the comics so I know the truth about Eugene. (no spoilers) Solly Mack Oct 2014 #30

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I'm figuring on the typical televison series cycle - 7 years and done. hedgehog Oct 2014 #3

I hope not. rug Oct 2014 #4

At best, it would be some sort of bittersweet ending NewJeffCT Oct 2014 #5

Sounds about right. It would be in keeping with the show so far, I think. Solly Mack Oct 2014 #10

IIRC, the writer hasn't finished the comic series. ohnoyoudidnt Oct 2014 #7

Kirkman has stated he has an "ending" in mind but GOLGO 13 Oct 2014 #13

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Thanks. NaturalHigh Oct 2014 #24

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If you saw I Am Legend with Will Smith NewJeffCT Oct 2014 #22

Excellent choice GOLGO 13 Oct 2014 #23

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