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French IRL Streamer Jean Pormanove Dies During Livestream as Nice Prosecutor Opens Inquiry

Early findings report no clear signs of foul play, with an autopsy pending to determine the cause.

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Overview

  • The 46-year-old, whose real name was Raphaël Graven, was found unresponsive at his home in Contes during a broadcast overnight August 17–18, according to French media.
  • The Nice prosecutor’s office has opened an investigation, reported nothing suspicious at this stage, and ordered an autopsy.
  • Widely shared clips allege prolonged on‑stream humiliation and physical abuse by fellow streamers Naruto and Safine, including sleep deprivation and forced ingestion of harmful substances.
  • A message he reportedly sent his mother days before his death said he felt “held hostage” and wanted to leave the streams.
  • Naruto and Safine were briefly detained in January over related suspicions, and France’s digital minister says she has contacted regulator Arcom, filed a report to Pharos, and sought explanations from the platform.