Construction worker dies after eating black licorice

The 54-year-old died after consuming a bag and a half of the licorice everyday for a few weeks throwing his electrolytes off causing cardiac arrest. ABC News' Andrea Fujii has the story.

[BensonBoy]

damn.. imagine living for 54yrs only to be taken out by a lame ass candy.

[markgreen]

I knew there must be a reason that I never liked black licorice.

[tyler]

Dont eat large quantities of anything, moderate yourself.

[lennoxtrials]

Most "licorice" sold in the U.S.A. isn't licorice or even contain any licorice. The real stuff tatse great.

[jkozak]

“Popular candy” is a stretch in my opinion meant to sensationalize the story.

[UserInterface]

The doctor looks like he just graduated middle school.

[Ezero]

I can't believe people even like black licorice. It's nasty.

[lunacron]

A spy is about to go on a dangerous mission, they give him a little pill.
What is this cyanide?
No, it's black licorice.

[charlieredeemed]

Gross!! Dies from the nastiest tasting candy, ever!!😨😲

[miaa]

Imagine dying from licorice. Not pasta. Not pizza. Not even RED licorice. Black licorice.

[angelablack]

Personal responsibility means nothing to some people. Anything will kill you if you over indulge.

[theamazingchannel]

Seriously, the headline should be "Construction worker dies after severe eating addiction to black licorice".

[gamegal]

Dang, I never knew this was a thing. I'm in the minority that actually loves black licorice.

[et]

Everything is moderation means everything I guess.

[LeDank]

Another reason why black licorice is the worst candy ever.

[KonamiCode]

Black licorice is disgusting. This just proves it

[yellowguerrillas]

I can’t eat black licorice because it’s nasty 🤮

[MiceEAS]

the dislikes are from people who eat black licorice

[Trendkilla]

Guess he didn't have Nordic genes. We live of Licorice..

[X_-uv]

I saw this on facebook I'm glad I HATE LICORICE rip to the man though