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Stick Run says creator Manuel Otto died after alleged Twitch suicide
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By the numbers: this timeline documents 2 events from Oct 20, 2026 to Oct 21, 2026, drawn from 5 sources.
“Today, we mourn not only the loss of our creator, but also a fellow Stick Runner whose work became a part of our lives,”
via dexerto.com
Background
Marc-Manuel Alexander Otto, known as Manuel Otto, is the German creator of the popular browser game Stick Run. He founded the game at age 14, and it has been played by more than 43 million people worldwide.
Stick Run confirmed his death on October 21 and urged privacy.
The timeline
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Stick Run posted about livestream involving creator
Stick Run posted a tweet indicating awareness of a livestream where its creator appeared to have taken his own life and that Twitch had reportedly removed the video.[1]
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Stick Run confirmed Manuel Otto's death
Stick Run reportedly confirmed Otto’s death in a statement posted to social media on October 21.[1]
Frequently asked
What is the current status of Manuel Otto's death?
As of October 21, 2026, per dexerto.com, the death has been confirmed by Stick Run and the livestream was removed by Twitch.
Did Twitch remove the livestream?
Yes, Twitch removed the livestream and associated video after the incident.
What did Stick Run say about the incident?
Stick Run said it was aware of a livestream where its creator appeared to have taken his own life and urged the community to respect privacy and refrain from speculation.
Where did the incident occur?
The incident occurred in an attic room in Breitbrunn am Chiemsee, Bavaria, according to local German outlets.
More related drama (4)
Sources (5)
- dexerto.com, Stick Run creator Manuel Otto dies after apparent suicide during Twitch livestream, Oct 21, 2026.
- Twitter (original post).
- Twitter (original post).
- x.com, Stick Run on X: "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, Oct 20, 2026.
- twitter.com, Stick Run on X: "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, Oct 20, 2026.
Cite this timeline
This timeline compiles 2 dated events from 5 sources. If it helped your reporting, cite it:
GenZHype. “Stick Run says creator Manuel Otto died after alleged Twitch suicide.”
GenZHype, 1 November 2026,
https://genzhype.com/drama/stick-run-creator-manuel-otto-dies-after-twitch-livestream/.