For some people close to him, Raphael Graven was living “his best life” in the years before he died during a live-streamed event on Monday, watched by thousands.

The 46-year-old internet personality died during a 12-day broadcast, where he reportedly received abusive treatment while viewers watched live

French influencer Jean Pormanove died live-on-air during a 12-day livestream. The influencer, 46, whose real name was Raphael Graven, died in his sleep on Monday in his home in Contes, near Nice, while he streamed alongside three other people, according to multiple reports.

Raphael Graven — who was known online as Jean Pormanove or JP — died during a live stream after days of violence and abuse, according to reports.View on euronews

French police are investigating the live-streamed death of a man who had regularly been shown enduring violence and humiliations, raising concerns about the practice of broadcasting such content online.

Popular American streamer Adin Ross and rapper Drake, who serve as ambassadors for the livestreaming platform Kick, said they will be covering the costs of Graven’s funeral.

An investigation has been launched, and an autopsy has been ordered following the death of a French streamer who was well known for extreme challenges. Raphaël Graven, 46, also known as Jean Pormanove, was found dead at a residence in Contes, a village north of Nice, according to prosecutors.