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Stick Run creator Manuel Otto dies aged 30 after livestream incident

Stick Run creator Manuel Otto dies aged 30 after livestream incident

German game developer Manuel Otto died aged 30 after an incident during a Twitch livestream.

Otto created the popular game Stick Run when he was 14.

The game's team confirmed his death and asked people to respect the privacy of those involved.

One account said he appeared to have died by suicide, but the circumstances have not been confirmed.

The exact location of his death was also reported as unknown.

The team urged people not to spread unverified rumors, and no further next steps were stated.

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Stick Run teamRepresentatives of the game
We are deeply concerned by this situation and ask that everyone respect the privacy of those involved during this difficult time,
via Inshorts
Stick Run representativeRepresentative of the game
appears to have died by suicide
via Українські Національні Новини (УНН)