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.

French influencer Jean Pormanove died live-on-air during a 12-day livestream.

Prosecutors are investigating the death of an online star who passed away during a 10-day live stream in which he was allegedly subjected to violence and sleep deprivation.

In dozens of videos from past livestreams reviewed by CNN, Pormanove appears to be the target of jokes, bullying, physical attacks and degrading stunts.