Virginia Giuffre, one of the most prominent women to publicly accuse Jeffrey Epstein of sex trafficking, has died by suicide at the age of 41. Her family confirmed she passed away on April 25, 2025, at her home in Neergabby, Western Australia, where she had lived for several years with her husband and children.
Giuffre gained international attention after alleging that Epstein had abused and trafficked her as a teenager to several powerful men, including Prince Andrew of the United Kingdom. Her civil lawsuit against the prince resulted in a high-profile settlement in 2022, though he denied all allegations.
Beyond her legal battles, Giuffre became a powerful advocate for survivors of sexual exploitation. In 2015, she founded Victims Refuse Silence, a nonprofit dedicated to supporting victims of trafficking and abuse. Her activism was widely credited with helping expose elite networks involved in sexual misconduct.
Weeks before her death, Giuffre had shared on social media that she was recovering from a car accident and suffering from renal failure. Her family described her as a brave and tireless fighter for justice, saying she “turned her own pain into a mission to protect others.”
She is survived by her husband, Robert Giuffre, and their three children. Her death marks a tragic end to a life that helped bring global attention to the abuse of power and the importance of believing survivors.
