An investigation has been launched, and an autopsy has been ordered following the death of a French streamer who was well known for extreme challenges. Raphaël Graven, 46, also known as Jean Pormanove, was found dead at a residence in Contes, a village north of Nice, according to prosecutors.

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 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.

The death of a French streamer during a 298-hour broadcast has sparked controversy and a judicial investigation.

French livestreamer Jean Pormanove died Monday near Nice during a violent live-stream. French authorities have now opened an investigation into the live-streamed death.

French streamer Jean Pormanove, 46, known for gaming and extreme challenges, was found dead by police on Monday, Aug. 18.

By Geert De Clercq PARIS (Reuters) -French authorities are investigating the death of a man during a live video stream on the Kick live streaming platform, where he had regularly been shown enduring violence and humiliations.

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.