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

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

French streamer Jean Pormanove, known for his extreme IRL broadcasts, tragically died at 46, sparking grief and outrage. His death followed a grueling

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.