French streamer's on-air death provokes outcry
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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.
French streamer Jean Pormanove, 46, known for gaming and extreme challenges, was found dead by police on Monday, Aug. 18.
Raphaël Graven, the French internet personality who passed away live on stream after what’s being described as ten straight days of humiliation and agony, had sent his mother a final message just days earlier.
The popular streamer - best known under the username 'Jean Pormanove' - boasted over 1m followers online prior to his passing, and was famed for taking part in dangerous and often humiliating stunts. These challenges were often performed live for the viewing of his mass following.
ALBAWABA - French streamer Jean Pormanove dies during live broadcast, sparking investigation.Police said Raphaël Graven, who was also known as Jean Porm
Famous French streamer JeanPormanove, whose real name was Raphael Graven, has died, authorities confirmed on Tuesday
Prosecutors ordered an autopsy and opened an investigation into the death of the 46-year-old man during a live video on the Kick streaming platform.