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Virginia Giuffre, Epstein Abuse Survivor and Advocate, Dies by Suicide at 41

Her family confirmed her death at her Western Australia farm, citing the unbearable toll of lifelong abuse and trauma.

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Virginia Giuffre, an alleged victim of Jeffrey Epstein, center, exits from federal court in New York, on Aug. 27, 2019.
FILE - Virginia Giuffre, center, holds a news conference outside a Manhattan court in New York, Aug. 27, 2019. (AP Photo/Bebeto Matthews, File)

Overview

  • Virginia Giuffre, a prominent survivor of Jeffrey Epstein's sex-trafficking operation, died by suicide on April 24, 2025, at her farm in Neergabby, Western Australia.
  • Her family described her as a 'fierce warrior' who dedicated her life to advocating for survivors of sexual abuse and trafficking through her charity, SOAR, founded in 2015.
  • Giuffre's accusations against Jeffrey Epstein and Britain's Prince Andrew played a central role in publicizing the Epstein scandal and led to a 2022 settlement with Andrew, which included a donation to her charity.
  • Western Australia Police are investigating her death but have indicated that no foul play is suspected.
  • Weeks before her death, Giuffre shared on social media that a bus collision had left her in critical condition, further highlighting her ongoing physical and emotional struggles.