João Raspante Neto, the 12-year-old brother of Brazilian Valorant professional Gustavo “Sacy” Rossi, has died after going missing earlier this week. The boy was found deceased in a river in the Marília region of São Paulo state, Brazil.
According to local news reports, João disappeared on Tuesday afternoon. His body was later discovered in a river in the area.
Authorities have launched an investigation into the death. Local police are conducting forensic examinations and technical procedures to determine the cause of death and track the boy’s final movements before his disappearance.
The investigation will look into the location where the body was found and examine any possible evidence that could explain what happened. No official cause of death has been publicly confirmed at this time.
Sacy is a popular player in competitive Valorant. He previously competed for LOUD, one of Brazil’s most successful esports organizations, and won the 2022 Valorant Champions tournament in Istanbul. He played with Sentinels during the 2023 and 2024 seasons, before retiring and becoming a streamer.
