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Influencer and video game creator, Manuel Otto, dies after setting himself on fire in horrific livestream

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Blair, A. (2026, October 21). Influencer and video game creator, Manuel Otto, dies after setting himself on fire in horrific livestream. New York Post. https://nypost.com/2026/10/21/world-news/stick-run-creator-otto-manuel-dies-after-setting-himself-on-fire/

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Manuel Otto, a 30-year-old German video game creator known for developing the popular multiplayer game Stick Run when he was 14 years old, died after setting himself on fire during a livestream on Twitch on Tuesday evening. His death occurred in Bavaria following a reported suicide attempt that drew immediate attention from his followers and local authorities. Stick Run confirmed Otto's passing and emphasized the importance of mental health awareness, encouraging users to seek help through available resources.

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Manuel Otto, a German video game creator known for developing the popular game Stick Run, died at age 30 after setting himself on fire during a livestream on Twitch in Breitbrunn am Chiemsee, Bavaria, Germany. The incident occurred on Tuesday evening when neighbors noticed a blaze and alerted authorities; Otto’s body was found following the fire. Stick Run confirmed his death via social media, stating, “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.” The company noted that Twitch had removed the livestream after it appeared to show Otto setting himself on fire. Fans expressed grief and shared memories of playing Stick Run, which became widely popular across Facebook, Android, and Apple platforms.

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An influencer who created the popular multiplayer game Stick Run died at age 30 after reportedly setting himself on fire during a livestream. uncertain

who → create → livestream

Manuel Otto, who was just 14 when he created his most famous game, is believed to have taken his own life while broadcasting live to followers on the streaming platform Twitch on Tuesday evening, according to reports on social media. uncertain

he → create → media

The German influencer’s body was found following a fire at a property in Bavaria, southeast Germany, after a neighbor noticed the blaze and tried to extinguish it, according to local outlet PNP. uncertain

neighbor → find → PNP

“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. asserted

he → involve → life

We understand that Twitch has since removed the livestream and associated video,” Stick Run said in an X post on Monday. asserted

Run → understand → Monday

“We encourage the community to refrain from spreading unverified information or speculation,” the statement continued. uncertain

statement → encourage → information

“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,” it went on. uncertain

it → have → agency

“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,” Stick Run’s official X page said in a follow-up statement on Tuesday. asserted

page → confirm → Tuesday

A spokesperson for Twitch told The Post that the streaming platform quickly removed Manuel’s channel and any video of his death. asserted

platform → tell → death

“What took place is horrible, and the mental health and wellbeing of our community matters deeply to us,” the spokesperson said. asserted

spokesperson → take → 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,” they added. uncertain

they → encourage → area

“We moved quickly to remove the channel and Video on Demand to prevent it from being viewed by others,” the spokesperson said. asserted

spokesperson → move → others

Otto created Stick Run as a free-to-play game on Facebook in 2010, and it has reportedly been played by more than 43 million people worldwide both on desktops and cell phones, according to Dexerto. uncertain

it → create → Dexerto

If you or someone you know is affected by any of the issues raised in this story, call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 800-273-TALK (8255) or text Crisis Text Line at 741741. asserted

you → know → 741741

If you are struggling with suicidal thoughts, you can dial the 24/7 National Suicide Prevention Hotline at 988 or go to SuicidePreventionLifeline.org. asserted

you → struggle → SuicidePreventionLifeline.org

Influencer and video game creator, Manuel Otto, dies after setting himself on fire in horrific livestream

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