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Manuel Otto Dies at 30
Stick Run creator Manuel Otto, 30, dies after game became childhood staple for millions.
In brief
Stick Run creator Manuel Otto, 30, dies after game became childhood staple for millions. Stick Run creator Manuel Otto died at 30, leaving a game that was a childhood staple for millions of players. Originally reported by LADbible.
Manuel Otto's death
Stick Run creator Manuel Otto died aged 30, leaving a game that became a childhood staple for millions.
“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”
Game's impact
Stick Run was a childhood game that players grew up playing with friends, sharing laughs, and competing for high scores.
Game's popularity
By 2013, Stick Run had over 43 million users and became one of Facebook's most played games.
Creator's background
Otto, from Germany, released Stick Run on Facebook at 14 in 2010 after creating sketches on his computer.
The headline
Stick Run creator Manuel Otto died at 30, leaving a game that was a childhood staple for millions of players.
