French streamer dies during 10-day stream; Ross and Drake fund burial

A French streamer known for extreme live content died in his sleep during a 10-day streaming marathon, and two high-profile creators have stepped in to cover his funeral expenses. Raphaël Graven, who performed under the alias Jean Pormanove, was 46 years old. He died Monday while broadcasting on the Kick platform, prompting investigations into the circumstances and renewed scrutiny of the risks involved in endurance-based livestreams. A formal inquiry is underway, with authorities examining the possibility of criminal behavior and Kick’s role in the event, while prosecutors have not ruled out foul play at this stage and an autopsy has been ordered.

The death has sparked widespread concern over the practices surrounding intense, endurance-focused streams. Video footage from the broadcast reportedly showed Pormanove subjected to humiliating and dangerous stunts, including being shot with paintballs, choked, made to ingest unknown substances, and deprived of sleep. Family members and viewers were alerted as Pormanove messaged his mother during the stream, saying he felt like he was being held hostage and was experiencing heart issues. The combination of prolonged pressure,...