A German video game designer killed himself while livestreaming to young fans on Twitch.
Manuel Otto, the creator of the iconic app ‘Stick Run’, was found on Tuesday in the Bavarian village of Breitbrunn am Chiemsee.
Emergency services were called to his property after reports of a fire in his attic.
Twitch has removed the footage from its platforms, adding: ‘What took place is horrible, and the mental health and wellbeing of our community matters deeply to us.
‘We encourage anyone who may be struggling to seek support.’
Manuel’s colleagues have also paid tribute, saying he had ‘appeared to take his own life’ on a livestream.
Sign up for all of the latest stories
Start your day informed with Metro's News Updates newsletter or get Breaking News alerts the moment it happens.
They said: ‘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.’
Manuel was only 14-years-old when he created the game, which was played by 43 million people.
Need support?
For emotional support, you can call the Samaritans 24-hour helpline on 116 123, email jo@samaritans.org, visit a Samaritans branch in person or go to the Samaritans website.
PAPYRUS offers specialised suicide prevention support for young people. Their HOPELINE247 is open every day of the year, 24 hours a day. You can call 0800 068 4141, text 88247 or email: pat@papyrus-uk.org.
Get in touch with our news team by emailing us at webnews@metro.co.uk.
For more stories like this, check our news page.