Kick has responded to the death of French streamer Jean Pormanove by banning co-streamers involved in his broadcasts and other changes.

The death of a French streamer during a 298-hour broadcast has sparked controversy and a judicial investigation.

A social media influencer who was found dead at a home in France had allegedly been 'tortured' for 10 days on a livestream. Identified as 46-year-old Raphaël Graven, who was more commonly known as Jean Pormanove online, was found dead by police at the property in Contes, near Nice, France, on Monday (18 August).

French streamer and YouTuber Jean Pormanove, whose real name was Raphaël Graven, has passed away at the age of 46. The unfortunate news made headlines after French outlets like BFMTV and La Provence reported that Pormanove was found unresponsive in his home in Contes, Alpes-Maritimes, on Monday, August 18, 2025.

French streamer Jean Pormanove, known for his extreme IRL broadcasts, tragically died at 46, sparking grief and outrage. His death followed a grueling Kick marathon, raising concerns about unsafe streaming culture.