An investigation has been initiated following the tragic death of French live-streamer Raphaël Graven, known by his online handle, Jeanpormanove. His body was discovered at a home in Contes, a village situated north of Nice. Graven, 46, reportedly faced violent experiences and sleep deprivation as part of his streaming challenges and sadly died in his sleep while broadcasting live, as confirmed by local media sources.
French government minister Clara Chappaz characterized Graven's death and the violence inflicted upon him as "absolute horror," noting that he had suffered humiliation online for several months. Following the incident, Kick, the live-streaming platform Graven used which is similar to Twitch, expressed their condolences and stated they were urgently reviewing the circumstances surrounding his death. They highlighted their commitment to protecting their content creators according to community guidelines.
Chappaz emphasized the need for accountability by referring the matter to Arcom, the French media authority, as well as Pharos, a system for reporting inappropriate online content. France's High Commissioner for Children, Sarah El Haïry, called the situation "horrifying," underscoring the responsibility platforms have in regulating content to protect youth from exposure to violence.
The prosecutor's office has commenced an investigation into the specifics surrounding Graven's death, with an autopsy ordered for further insights. His profound impact is reflected in his significant online following, surpassing one million across various platforms, where he had fostered a vibrant community on Kick.
The news of his passing has prompted emotional tributes from fellow creators. One co-creator, Naruto, announced the tragic event on Instagram and urged people to honor Graven’s memory by refraining from sharing any footage depicting him in distress. Another streamer, Owen Cenazandotti, who participated with Graven during a recent streaming marathon, echoed this sentiment, calling for respect and privacy in a heartfelt Instagram post.
French government minister Clara Chappaz characterized Graven's death and the violence inflicted upon him as "absolute horror," noting that he had suffered humiliation online for several months. Following the incident, Kick, the live-streaming platform Graven used which is similar to Twitch, expressed their condolences and stated they were urgently reviewing the circumstances surrounding his death. They highlighted their commitment to protecting their content creators according to community guidelines.
Chappaz emphasized the need for accountability by referring the matter to Arcom, the French media authority, as well as Pharos, a system for reporting inappropriate online content. France's High Commissioner for Children, Sarah El Haïry, called the situation "horrifying," underscoring the responsibility platforms have in regulating content to protect youth from exposure to violence.
The prosecutor's office has commenced an investigation into the specifics surrounding Graven's death, with an autopsy ordered for further insights. His profound impact is reflected in his significant online following, surpassing one million across various platforms, where he had fostered a vibrant community on Kick.
The news of his passing has prompted emotional tributes from fellow creators. One co-creator, Naruto, announced the tragic event on Instagram and urged people to honor Graven’s memory by refraining from sharing any footage depicting him in distress. Another streamer, Owen Cenazandotti, who participated with Graven during a recent streaming marathon, echoed this sentiment, calling for respect and privacy in a heartfelt Instagram post.
