French authorities have opened a judicial investigation following the death of internet streamer Raphael Graven, better known by his online name Jean Pormanove, whose shocking final broadcast has sparked outrage and calls for stronger regulation of streaming platforms.

The 32-year-old, who had amassed more than one million followers across various social media platforms, was found dead on Sunday evening in Contes, near Nice. He was particularly well-known on Kick, a Twitch rival with looser content moderation policies.

Concerns were raised after viewers of his last livestream saw him lying motionless on a mattress, failing to respond to messages in the chat. Reports suggest the stream had been running for ten consecutive days from a rented property used for content creation.

French outlet Le Monde noted that Graven often participated in videos featuring staged humiliation and physical abuse. During the final broadcast, one individual was reportedly seen throwing a bottle of water at him.

France’s digital minister, Clara Chappaz, condemned the circumstances leading to his death, saying Graven had been “humiliated and abused for months.” She stressed that platforms must be held legally accountable for allowing harmful content to circulate:

“This kind of negligence can lead to tragedies. Such practices have no place in France, Europe, or anywhere else.”

Sarah El Hairy, France’s high commissioner for children, described the incident as “horrifying” and urged parents to closely monitor their children’s online activities.

“Platforms bear immense responsibility to protect young audiences from exposure to violent and degrading content,” she said.

Kick, the streaming platform launched in 2022, expressed condolences in a statement, pledging to review the circumstances surrounding the incident and reaffirming its commitment to safeguarding creators.

“We are deeply saddened by the loss of Jean Pormanove and extend our sympathies to his family, friends, and community,” a spokesperson said. “We are urgently investigating the matter with relevant stakeholders.”

The tragedy has reignited debate in France over the regulation of online platforms and the psychological toll of extreme internet challenges on young creators seeking fame and audience engagement.