ANNA Sedokova was the wife of the late Latvian professional basketball player Janis Timma.
He tragically passed away following a fall from a building in Moscow, according to reports that surfaced on December 17, 2024.
Anna Sedokova was married to Latvian basketball pro Janis Timma[/caption]
Janis Timma has tragically been found dead[/caption]
Who is Anna Sedokova?
Anna Volodymyrivna Sedokova was born on December 16, 1982, in the former Soviet Union — what is now Kyiv, Ukraine.
She is a famous singer, actress and television presenter in Russia and her home country.
Anna rose to prominence in 2002 as a member of the Ukrainian pop girl group Nu Virgos, also known as VIA Gra.
Marriage to Jānis Timma
Anna married Latvian professional basketball player Janis Timma in September 2020.
Their relationship, however, was tumultuous and marked by periods of separation and reconciliation.
The couple had no children together.
Previous marriages
Before her marriage to Janis, Anna had been married twice.
Her first marriage was to Belarusian footballer Valyantsin Byalkevich in 2004, with whom she had a daughter named Alina.
The marriage ended in divorce in 2006.
Her second marriage was to businessman Maxim Chernyavsky between February 2011 and February 2013.
Anna’s second daughter Monika was born during their time together.
Career
Anna’s career spans multiple fields in the entertainment industry.
After leaving Nu Virgos in 2004, she pursued a solo music career.
In 2016, Anna released her debut album Lichnoe, which translates in English to Personal, achieving significant commercial success in Russia.
Anna Sedokova performing at the Dosso Dossi Fashion Show afterparty at Insight, Moscow on August 28, 2019[/caption]
Her other albums — with the titles translated to English — include Real (2017) In the Wild (2017) and About Love (2019).
She has also worked as a television presenter and actress in various Ukrainian and Russian productions.
Throughout her career, Anna has been recognized for her talents and appeal.
Awards
She has received dozens of awards, some for many years consecutively, including Sexiest TV Host, Most Stylish TV host, Most Stylish Mom, Sexiest Female and Most Beloved Star in Russia.
In addition to her entertainment career, Anna is also an author.
Her book The Art of Seduction was a bestseller in Russia.
The circumstances surrounding Janis Timma’s death are still under investigation[/caption]
Relationship challenges
The relationship between Anna and Janis was marked by public scrutiny and personal challenges.
Anna and Janis’ breakup was highly publicized, with the basketball player often sharing his emotions on social media, including posts about his pain and even mentioning suicidal thoughts.
In October 2024, reports surfaced that Janis had left the United States and moved to Moscow.
The couple filed for divorce earlier in 2024.
Anna described their relationship as “complicated” and revealed they had “broken up 20 times” before finally separating.
Tragedy
On December 17, 2024, Janis Timma was tragically found dead following a reported fall in Moscow.
The circumstances surrounding his death are still under investigation, but the preliminary cause of death has been ruled as suicide.
This devastating event occurred on Anna’s 42nd birthday.
If you or someone you know is affected by any of the issues raised in this story, call or text the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline at 988, chat on 988lifeline.org, or text Crisis Text Line at 741741.
