Overview

• Virginia Giuffre, a prominent advocate for sexual abuse survivors, was found dead at her Australian farm on April 24, with her family stating she died by suicide.
• Her father and lawyer have publicly questioned the suicide ruling, citing her recent plans and lack of suicidal ideation, prompting police and coroner investigations.
• A legal conflict has emerged over her £12 million settlement with Prince Andrew, as her estranged husband and siblings vie for control of her estate.
• Giuffre’s recent struggles included a restraining order filed by her husband in February, granting him custody of their three children and barring her from contact.
• Her family released a final handwritten letter calling for collective action to support abuse survivors, vowing to continue her advocacy through her nonprofit SOAR.