Manuel Otto was just 30 years old when he took his own life. The Stick Run creator was livestreaming on Twitch when things took a turn, and he set himself on fire. While the video was removed from the streaming platform, some screenshots of it have since gone viral, with one showing Otto with an eerie smile as he lit a lighter.
Manuel Otto’s horrifying last moments surface after his death
On October 20, 2026, the Stick Run creator took to his Twitch channel and began a livestream. However, from the very beginning, viewers could allegedly feel that something was off with Manuel Otto. As the chat began, he was seen in a black fitted short jumpsuit with thigh-high stockings featuring several horizontal stripes around the upper thigh.
After interacting for a while, Manuel Otto lay down on the couch and took out a lighter. An eerie smile appeared on his face as he set himself on fire. The video of the horrifying livestream has now gone viral on social media and is being circulated on different websites. The incident is a gutting reminder of how important mental health can be.
Those who saw the livestream have described what happened. A user on X said, “I just watched Manuel Otto’s video, and I’m in complete shock!!!! He set himself on fire, and while he was burning, he was just LAUGHING!!!! Dude, this is so disturbing.” Another penned, “I recently viewed footage of Manuel Otto’s self-immolation, which was profoundly disturbing. Self-immolation ranks among the most agonizing forms of suicide. Many individuals face severe mental health challenges.”
Stick Run issued a statement on Manuel Otto’s death
Following the incident, Stick Run took to their official X handle on the night of October 20, 2026, and shared a statement addressing the situation. They said they are aware of the incident and acknowledged that the videos of the tragedy have been removed from the streaming platform. They added that they are deeply concerned and urged everyone to respect the privacy of those affected by the tragedy.
Stick Run urged everyone not to spread any false information and to reach out to the local authorities if they had any information on what happened. However, stills from the livestream immediately began circulating online.
On October 21, 2026, the game company confirmed Manuel Otto’s death in a statement. They shared that for many, Stick Run was not just a game but a part of their childhood. The statement further addressed the loss the community has faced and asserted that his legacy will continue to live on with the game. However, the company’s X page has been deactivated or deleted since then.
For those who are not aware of the tragedy, it was first reported by PNP; the publication didn’t identify the person and said that a person died in a fire in an attic room in Breitbrunn am Chiemsee. They confirmed the incident occurred on Tuesday evening, October 20, 2026. However, it was only on October 21, 2026, that the deceased was confirmed to be Manuel Otto.
Talking about Manuel Otto, not much is known about his personal life, apart from the fact that he started Stick Run in 2010 at just 14 years old. His death has once again raised conversations around mental health and streaming safety.
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