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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.
French influencer Jean Pormanove died live-on-air during a 12-day livestream. The influencer, 46, whose real name was Raphael Graven, died in his sleep on Monday in his home in Contes, near Nice, while he streamed alongside three other people, according to multiple reports.
The 46-year-old internet personality died during a 12-day broadcast, where he reportedly received abusive treatment while viewers watched live
Kick streamer Raphael Graven, commonly known as Jean Pormanove or JP, died on August 18, 2025, in Contes, a village in Nice, France.
The death of a French streamer during a 298-hour broadcast has sparked controversy and a judicial investigation.
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.
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).
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.
Kick has responded to the death of French streamer Jean Pormanove by banning co-streamers involved in his broadcasts and other changes.
French streamer Jean Pormanove, known for his extreme IRL broadcasts, tragically died at 46, sparking grief and outrage. His death followed a grueling Kick marathon, raising concerns about unsafe streaming culture.