French Authorities Investigate Streamer’s Death
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The death of Raphael Graven, 46, during a days-long broadcast on the platform Kick, in which he'd allegedly been harmed and humiliated for viewers' entertainment, has sparked mass outrage and investigation by authorities.
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.
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,
French streamer Jean Pormanove, 46, known for gaming and extreme challenges, was found dead by police on Monday, Aug. 18.
French streamer Jean Pormanove, known for his extreme IRL broadcasts, tragically died at 46, sparking grief and outrage. His death followed a grueling
Kick streamer Raphael Graven, commonly known as Jean Pormanove or JP, died on August 18, 2025, in Contes, a village in Nice, France.
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.
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Jean Pormanove, a French content creator with the online alias "JP," died while doing a long livestream challenge. People found the 46-year-old, whose real name was Raphaël Graven, unresponsive in a room he had rented to stream on Monday, August 18.