France Probes Death of Man on Live Video Stream
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Man who was "humiliated and mistreated for months" dies during livestream in France, officials say
Raphael Graven, known as "Jean Pormanove" or "JP," had built a following by putting on live internet shows in which he was abused or humiliated.
The death of a French streamer during a 298-hour broadcast has sparked controversy and a judicial investigation.
Kick streamer Raphael Graven, commonly known as Jean Pormanove or JP, died on August 18, 2025, in Contes, a village in Nice, France.
French police are investigating the death of a popular streamer, who died during a nearly 12-day live stream after apparently suffering abusive and humiliating treatment.
ONLINE streamer Jean Pormanove tragically died at the age of 46 after live streaming himself doing brutal challenges for 10 days straight. Jean – real name Raphael Graven – died on
A popular French streamer, Jean Pormanove (Raphael Graven), died in his sleep during a 10-day Kick livestream marathon. Police in Nice are now investigating the abuse he endured for his content. Rapper Drake and streamer Adin Ross said that they will cover the costs of Graven's funeral.
A social media influencer who was found dead at a home in France had allegedly been 'tortured' for 10 days on a livestream. Identified as 46-year-old Raphaël Graven, who was more commonly known as Jean Pormanove online, was found dead by police at the property in Contes, near Nice, France, on Monday (18 August).
Popular American streamer Adin Ross and rapper Drake, who serve as ambassadors for the livestreaming platform Kick, said they will be covering the costs of Graven’s funeral.
Kick has responded to the death of French streamer Jean Pormanove by banning co-streamers involved in his broadcasts and other changes.