Report French Streamer Dies After Nearly 12-Day Extreme Live Challenge

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Raphaël Graven

 

A French streamer has tragically died during a nearly 12-day live stream after enduring extreme and humiliating challenges. Raphaël Graven, known as Jean Pormanove, and a popular figure on the streaming platform Kick, reportedly faced distressing treatment before his untimely death at 46.

 

The French authorities are now investigating this shocking incident, and an autopsy has already been ordered. Military veteran Jean Pormanove, who attracted over a million followers with his intense gaming streams, received widespread acclaim.

 

His recent collaborations with streamers Owen Cenazandotti, known as Naruto, and Safine Hamadi have come under scrutiny, particularly as both were involved in his final broadcast, reported CNN.

 

Cenazandotti made the sombre announcement on Instagram, while viewers provided donations during the live stream to alert others of Pormanove’s worsening state. Reports indicate that the streamer’s final broadcast generated earnings of approximately €36,000 (£31,000).

 

Throughout Pormanove's streaming journey, past videos revealed troubling scenes of him being subjected to bullying and physical attacks. The challenges he faced included shocking instances, such as being throttled by fellow streamers and being doused with water. His co-streamers, including Sadouni as his lawyer, claim these incidents were staged, further complicating the ongoing investigation.

 

During the nearly 300-hour livestream, Pormanove experienced cruel awakenings that included motorbike revving and being doused with buckets of water. His medical issues, including cardiovascular problems, added to the complexity of his situation. In a revealing video, he expressed feelings of imprisonment by his streaming companions, a sentiment echoed in messages to his mother.

 

Cenazandotti’s lawyer asserted that incidents involving Pormanove were not genuine. Despite police questioning, neither Cenazandotti nor Hamadi has faced charges. Both streamers experienced brief detainment during an earlier 2025 investigation concerning the humiliation of vulnerable individuals.

 

French officials decried the events as a "horror," with Clara Chappaz from the digital affairs department recognising Pormanove's prolonged suffering on Kick. In response, the platform has banned involved users, pending the investigation’s results.

 

This tragic narrative serves as a stark warning about the potential dangers of extreme online challenges and the blurred lines between content creation and exploitation.

 

  Adapted by ASEAN Now from CNN 2025-08-21