Jean Pormanove was a popular streamer who recently passed away unexpectedly during a live stream, find out more about him below
The tragic incident took place on the night of August 17, and his tragic death has sent shockwaves through the online community.
French Kick streamer Jean Pormanove, real name Raphaël Graven): Cause of death reason, bio and age
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Jean was a prominent figure in Francophone streaming, and his death has raised serious questions about the pressures of live streaming.
Popular Streamer Jean Pormanove (Raphaël Graven) dies during live broadcast
Jean Pormanove, whose real name is Raphaël Graven, was a popular streamer who recently died during a live broadcast on Kick from his home in Contes, Alpes-Maritimes. During the stream, his viewers noticed that he had collapsed, and he was eventually found lifeless in his sleep at age 46. Viral clips captured his last moments and quickly started circulating online. Jean’s sudden death has sparked debates about the risks associated with intense live streaming schedules and the constant demand for engagement. Authorities have since opened an investigation and ordered an autopsy but have found no suspicious elements so far.
He died during a live stream alongside content creators Naruto (a.k.a. Owen “fcnarutovie” Cenazandotti) and Safine (Safine Hamadi) and reports suggest that the broadcast saw JP being humiliated and tortured for 10 days and nights which included him enduring extreme physical violence, sleep deprivation, and ingestion of toxic products.
Clips showing Naruto and others punching and kicking him as he screams, showing him getting strangled, and one of him getting hit with a paintball have gone viral after his death and during one of the livestreams just days before his death, Jean sent a text to his mother stating he felt he was being held hostage and was fed up.
“Tu vas le tuer, arrête, lâche ! J’arrive plus à respirer… rends-moi mes lunettes !”
Ces mots glaçants, prononcés en direct, résonnent encore.Pendant quatre longues années, Raphaël Graven alias JeanBarette ou Jean Pormanove a été la cible d’un acharnement inhumain.… pic.twitter.com/HkrSK2XYw0
— 𝐇𝐄𝐍𝐑𝐈𝐂𝐎 ! (@henrico292) August 19, 2025
Cause of death
As of now, authorities have announced that an autopsy is underway in order to determine the exact cause of Jean Pormanove’s death. So far, there has been no evidence of foul play or suspicious circumstances as of now, with preliminary reports suggesting natural causes while live streaming.
Tributes and condolences
Tributes and condolence messages have been flooding in on social media ever since the news about the tragic death. One fan commented:
He pushed boundaries and entertained with raw honesty. We lost a unique voice.”
Another user said:
Rest in peace, Jean. Your energy and humor will be deeply missed.”
Many streamers from the Francophone community have also shared their memories and called for better support systems for creators facing mental health challenges.
Jean Pormanove biography and age
Jean Pormanove, real name Raphaël Graven, is a popular streamer who was born in January 1979, and he was 46 years old at the time of his death. He gained notable fame in the French-speaking streaming community. Over the years, he has evolved from a TikTok creator to a significant live streamer known for his humor, bold interactions, and gaming content. Jean mostly posts content mixing entertainment and provocative challenges, and he is one of the most followed personalities on several platforms. Despite being the center of many controversies, he has remained a key figure in online entertainment.
Assassin #jeanpormanove pic.twitter.com/jnyNDgom1S
— james (@Jxm3s14) August 18, 2025
Called JP by fans, Pormanove was known for his intense in-real-life (IRL) content and from sleep deprivation challenges to marathon streams, his broadcasts often blurred the line between entertainment and endurance.
He passed away in his sleep on Monday at his home in Contes, Alpes-Maritimes at the age of 46.
Streaming career
Age 46 French streamer Jean Pormanove, real name Raphael Graven, started out his online streaming career on TikTok, where his comedic and candid videos earned him an initial following. He later transitioned to making content on Twitch and then Kick, expanding his audience and stream content. Jean’s signature style combined fast-paced commentary, direct engagement with chat, and a mix of gaming and interactive content.
He drew over 550,000 subscribers across platforms and gained popularity for streaming games like GTA V, Fortnite, and FIFA 22. However, he has often faced criticism due to escalating provocative content and controversial live-streamed pranks. His content has often raised concerns about the mental health pressures and ethics in digital content creation.
YouTube
Jean Pormanove ran a YouTube channel where he had over 202K subscribers and posted 119 videos. He often shared highlights and additional content and garnered a large fanbase. His account featured a mix of gaming clips, personal vlogs, and all kinds of humorous content.
Jean Pormanove had an active Instagram account with the handle @jeanpormanove, where he had over 143K followers and 133 posts. He mostly posted content related to event highlights and updates and personal photos.
#jeanpormanove oui tu lâcher des larmes @safinee_ mais à ce moment quand il était au bord de l’asphyxie tu pleurais ??? pic.twitter.com/NYsejn7iyO
— livaï (@Nolimitt152441) August 18, 2025
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