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

Her family confirms her death at her Western Australia farm, reigniting discussions on the enduring trauma of sexual abuse and trafficking.

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Virginia Giuffre, an alleged victim of Jeffrey Epstein, center, exits from federal court in New York, on Aug. 27, 2019.
Virginia Giuffre sued the Duke of York in 2021, claiming that he had sexually abused her while she was a teenager. According to her, Jeffrey Epstein, a former sex offender, trafficked her to Prince Andrew.
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Overview

  • Virginia Giuffre, a prominent survivor of Jeffrey Epstein's trafficking network, was found dead by suicide on April 24, 2025, at her farm in Neergabby, Western Australia.
  • Her family described her as a fierce advocate for survivors of sexual abuse and noted the unbearable toll her traumatic experiences had taken on her mental health.
  • Giuffre's legal battles included a high-profile 2021 lawsuit against Prince Andrew, which was settled in 2022 with a substantial donation to her charity, SOAR, supporting trafficking survivors.
  • Weeks before her death, Giuffre shared on social media about a severe accident and claimed she was in kidney failure, though police later described the crash as minor.
  • Her passing has prompted renewed focus on the long-term psychological impact of trafficking and the critical need for sustained support for survivors.