Latvian basketball player Janis Timma was found dead in Moscow. According to REN TV, Timma, the ex-husband of Ukrainian singer and actress Anna Sedokova, committed suicide. Other reports also support this.
Timma’s body was discovered near a hotel in central Moscow. Beside him, a phone displayed a message from Sedokova asking for a callback. Authorities are still investigating the details surrounding his death.
Timma and Sedokova’s breakup was very public. Timma often shared his feelings on Instagram, mentioning his pain and even suicidal thoughts. He accused Sedokova of valuing money over their love.
On December 9, Sedokova officially divorced Timma, ending her third marriage. The couple had been living in separate cities and had a complicated relationship. They had been married since 2020 and did not have children together.
In October, Timma moved from the United States to Moscow to join a 3×3 basketball club. He was 32 years old, a former MVP of the Baltic Basketball League, and a long-time player for the Latvian national team. He played five seasons in the Euroleague for teams like Baskonia, Olympiacos, Khimki, and UNIKS.
This tragic news has shocked fans and the basketball community. Authorities continue to investigate what happened.