Twitch Removes Manuel Otto Channel After Livestream Death

Twitch has removed the channel and livestream video of German gaming creator Manuel Otto after his apparent suicide during a live broadcast. The streaming platform took the action to prevent further viewing, following the death of the 30-year-old influencer, whose circumstances remain unclear.

A Twitch spokesperson confirmed the removal to TMZ on October 21, 2026, saying the company acted quickly to restrict access to the footage. The platform did not disclose further details about the incident.

The spokesperson said Twitch had acted to limit the video's circulation.

"moved quickly" the spokesperson for Twitch said, describing the platform's response.

The company also addressed the impact of the incident on its community, emphasizing its concern for users' mental health and wellbeing.

"What took place is horrible, and the mental health and wellbeing of our community matters deeply to us." the spokesperson for Twitch said.

Otto was known for creating the multiplayer game Stick Run when he was 14 years old. A representative for the game's team previously acknowledged the livestream and said the footage appeared to show that Otto had taken his own life.

The game's team asked fans to respect the privacy of those affected and refrain from circulating unverified claims about the death. The circumstances surrounding the incident have not been fully established publicly.

Reports have linked the case to a fatal fire in Bavaria, Germany, but authorities have not publicly confirmed whether the fire was connected to Otto's death. The precise circumstances of his death remain unconfirmed.