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The death of a French streamer during a 298-hour broadcast has sparked controversy and a judicial investigation.
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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.
Kick streamer Raphael Graven, commonly known as Jean Pormanove or JP, died on August 18, 2025, in Contes, a village in Nice, France.
Kick has responded to the death of French streamer Jean Pormanove by banning co-streamers involved in his broadcasts and other changes.
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
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.
French streamer Jean Pormanove, known for his extreme IRL broadcasts, tragically died at 46, sparking grief and outrage. His death followed a grueling