- Manuel Otto, a German video game creator, has died at the age of 30, apparently livestreaming his suicide.
- A spokesperson for Twitch stated, “What took place is horrible, and the mental health and wellbeing of our community matters deeply to us,” encouraging anyone struggling to seek support.
Manuel Otto, the 30-year-old creator of the widely popular game 'Stick Run', reportedly died by suicide while livestreaming on Twitch. His body was discovered in the Bavarian village of Breitbrunn am Chiemsee after authorities responded to reports of an incident.12
Otto, who launched 'Stick Run' in 2010, saw his game played by over 43 million people worldwide. Colleagues from the Stick Run Team expressed their sorrow, 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." They noted that he "appeared to take his own life" during the livestream, which reportedly showed him setting himself on fire.
In response to the incident, a Twitch spokesperson emphasized the platform's commitment to community wellbeing, stating, "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." The channel and video were swiftly removed to prevent further viewing.
Otto's tragic death has raised concerns about mental health in the gaming community, highlighting the need for support and awareness around such issues.
“Twitch's spokesperson called the incident 'horrible' and urged anyone struggling to seek support. Videos posted online appear to show Otto setting himself on fire during the livestream.”
