# Manuel Otto Dies at 30

> Stick Run creator Manuel Otto, 30, dies after game became childhood staple for millions.
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- Published: 2026-10-21T22:31:10.105+00:00
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## 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.
## Key takeaway

Stick Run creator Manuel Otto died at 30, leaving a game that was a childhood staple for millions of players.