Game developer and social media influencer Manuel Otto, who created the popular game Stick Run when he was just 14, died at age 30 after he reportedly set himself on fire during a Twitch livestream on Tuesday evening in Bavaria.It appeared that he was wearing women’s clothing during the stream.Otto was found dead in an attic in Breitbrunn am Chiemsee after the house also caught on fire.A neighbor noticed the blaze and tried to put it out before emergency services arrived, but Otto had already died.Stick Run’s official account initially stated it was aware of a Twitch livestream involving its creator and owner, Manuel Otto, “in which he appeared to have taken his own life.”The account said Twitch had removed the stream and video, asked the community not to spread unverified information, and invited anyone with details to contact the team or local police.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.We are deeply concerned by this situation and ask that everyone respect the privacy of those involved during this difficult time. We encourage the community to refrain from spreading unverified information or speculation.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 (@StickRunGame) October 20, 2026A follow-up statement confirmed the death of “our creator, developer, and fellow Stick Runner, Marc-Manuel Alexander Otto.”Official statement from Stick Run. https://t.co/t2EKGLE6Vd— Stick Run (@StickRunGame) October 21, 2026“For so many of us, it was a part of our childhood. A game we grew up playing with friends, sharing laughs, competing for high scores, and making memories that will stay with us for a lifetime,” the statement read.It described Stick Run as something that brought people together.Otto launched Stick Run as a free-to-play Facebook game in 2010.The game later expanded to other platforms and has been played by more than 43 million people worldwide.A Twitch spokesperson told the New York Post that the platform moved quickly to remove the channel and video on demand.“What took place is horrible, and the mental health and well-being of our community matters deeply to us,” the spokesperson said.Twitch said it offers tools to help users connect with local mental health resources.The post Social Media Influencer and Stick Run Creator Dead at 30 After Setting Himself on Fire During Twitch Livestream appeared first on The Gateway Pundit.