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Advocate and survivor Virginia Giuffre dies at 41
Western Australia – Virginia Giuffre, a tireless advocate for survivors of sexual abuse, has died by suicide at her farm in Western Australia. She was 41 years old. Giuffre’s family confirmed the tragic news in a statement, sharing their profound grief and highlighting her lifelong struggle with the trauma of sexual abuse and trafficking.
“It is with utterly broken hearts that we announce that Virginia passed away last night,” the family shared. They described her as a “fierce warrior” in the fight against sexual abuse, a shining light for other survivors.
“Despite all the adversity she faced in her life, she shone so bright. She will be missed beyond measure.”
Giuffre’s family emphasized the deep love she held for her three children, Christian, Noah, and Emily, who were the driving force behind her advocacy work. “It was when she held her newborn daughter in her arms that Virginia realized she had to fight back against those who had abused her and so many others,” they stated. The family also spoke of the unbearable weight of her past trauma, ultimately leading to her tragic decision.
Giuffre’s publicist, Dini von Mueffling, remembered her as “deeply loving, wise and funny,” someone who cared deeply for others, particularly her children and animals. “It was the privilege of a lifetime to represent her,” von Mueffling shared.
Giuffre’s death comes just weeks after surviving a serious car accident. In the days leading up to her passing, she shared cryptic posts on social media, including a link to the song “Somebody That I Used To Know” and a black screen with broken heart emojis.
Giuffre is known for her allegations against Jeffrey Epstein and Ghislaine Maxwell, accusing them of trafficking her for sex when she was a teenager. She also brought allegations against Prince Andrew, which he consistently denied.
The case was settled out of court in 2022. Giuffre’s courage in speaking out played a significant role in bringing attention to the issue of sex trafficking and its devastating impact on survivors.