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A 30-year-old German influencer and video game creator has died after reportedly setting himself on fire during a livestream.
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Manuel Otto‘s death was confirmed Wednesday morning on social media. He created Stick Run as a young teen in 2010, a fast-paced, side-scrolling video game that sees a stickman character navigate obstacle courses.
“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,” the Stick Run team wrote on Facebook.
Members of the video game community offered their condolences to his family and friends after his tragic loss.
“Today, we mourn not only the loss of our creator, but also a fellow Stick Runner whose work became part of our lives,” the group said. “His legacy will live on through every memory, every run, and every player who grew up playing Stick Run.”
Traumatic video taken down
On Tuesday, the Stick Run team said they were aware of reports that a livestream on Twitch appeared to show Otto setting himself ablaze and that the video streaming service subsequently took down the traumatic video.
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“We are deeply concerned by this situation and ask that everyone respect the privacy of those involved during this difficult time,” the group wrote before officially confirming Otto’s death.
Video game and entertainment news website Dexerto, citing local German media, said a 30-year-old person was found dead inside an attic room in Bavaria on Tuesday evening.
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A neighbour noticed the fire and tried to put it out, but the victim had died by the time help arrived, reports said.
German authorities have not identified the victim, but the age, location and details of the incident likely point to Otto losing his life.
“Thank you, Manuel, for being a part of our childhood. You will never be forgotten,” the Stick Run group said.
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