Game Creator Manuel Otto Dies at 30 in Apparent Suicide on Livestream
Yahoo • • entertainment
Key Points:
- Manuel Otto, the German creator of the popular mobile game Stick Run, died at age 30 in an apparent suicide during a livestream, as confirmed by a spokesperson for the game.
- Otto developed Stick Run at the age of 14, and the game remained a beloved part of many players' childhoods for over 15 years.
- The livestream incident was quickly addressed by Twitch, which removed Otto's channel and video to prevent further viewing and emphasized mental health support for its community.
- The game's spokesperson expressed deep sorrow over Otto's passing, highlighting the lasting impact of his work and the memories shared by players worldwide.
- Twitch encouraged anyone struggling with mental health issues to seek help and provided resources to connect with local support services.
