Manuel Otto dead: Video game creator dies at 30 after horrific incident on livestream

Manuel Otto dead: Video game creator dies at 30 after horrific incident on livestream WARNING: DISTRESSING CONTENT Manuel Otto, the creator of the popular game Stick Run, has sadly died after a horror incident during a livestream on Tuesday An influencer has sadly died during a livestream on Twitch . The content creator is best known for being the mastermind behind the popular multiplayer game Stick Run, a game he produced at just 14 years old. It is reported that Manuel Otto, 30, was broadcasting live to followers on the streaming platform Twitch on Tuesday evening when the tragic incident occurred. The influencer's body was found following a fire at in southeast Germany after a neighbour noticed the blaze and tried to extinguish it. Stick Run acknowledged the incident and said that Mr Otto appeared to have died by suicide. "Stick Run is aware of a livestream on Twitch involving its creator and owner, Manuel Otto, in which he appeared to have taken his own life. We understand that Twitch has since removed the livestream and associated video," Stick Run said in a post on X. "We encourage the community to refrain from spreading unverified information or speculation," the statement continued. "If you have any information that may help clarify the circumstances surrounding this incident, please reach out to us or contact your local law enforcement agency." Stick Run was created as a free-to-play game on Facebook in 2010. It has reportedly been played by more than 43 million people globally on both desktops and cell phones, according to Dexerto. The game's official X page then issued a follow-up statement which read: "It is with a heavy heart that we confirm and announce the passing of our creator, developer, and fellow Stick Runner, Marc-Manuel Alexander Otto." A spokesperson for Twitch told The Post that the streaming platform quickly removed Mr Otto's channel and any video of his death. They said: "What took place is horrible, and the mental health and wellbeing of our community matters deeply to us. "We encourage anyone who may be struggling to seek support, and we offer tools on Twitch to help people connect with local mental health resources in their area. We moved quickly to remove the channel and Video on Demand to prevent it from being viewed by others." When life is difficult, Samaritans are available day or night, 365 days a year. You can call them for free on 116 123 or visit samaritans.org.