Former Darüşşafaka star Janis Timma found dead in Moscow! Note on his phone draws attention

Latvian basketball player Janis Timma, who also played for Darüşşafaka for a period, was found dead at his home in Moscow. It was stated that Timma, whose lifeless body was found at the entrance of a five-story apartment building with a note reading “Call Anna” next to him, died by suicide.

It was revealed that the Anna mentioned in the note is Ukrainian singer Anna Sedokova, whom Timma married in 2020 and divorced recently.

INTERESTING DETAIL ON HIS PHONE

According to the Russian press outlet Ren TV, authorities are focusing on the possibility that Timma's death was a suicide. Police found a screen saver on the player's phone that read "Call Anna". While a detailed investigation into the incident has been launched, this detail drew significant attention.

Timma had recently divorced Ukrainian singer and actress Anna Sedokova. The couple, who officially separated on December 9, had been living in different cities recently. The pair, who married in 2020, did not have any children.

LEFT A MARK ON THE NATIONAL TEAM AND EUROPE

Janis Timma was a player who achieved significant success in his career.

Timma, who won the MVP award in the Baltic Basketball League, was also one of the key figures for the Latvian National Team.

The experienced basketball player, who wore the jerseys of giants such as Baskonia, Olympiacos, Khimki, and UNICS in the EuroLeague, also played for Darüşşafaka in Turkey during the 2023/24 season.

Most recently playing for the Spanish team Monbus Obradoiro, Timma left a significant mark on his career.

DEEP SORROW IN THE BASKETBALL COMMUNITY

Janis Timma's unexpected death was met with great sadness in the basketball world.

While his teammates, fans, and the basketball community are waiting with curiosity for the details of the incident, the results of the investigation will be shared with the public.