LDT. Virginia Roberts Giuffre’s life was shaped by trauma, resilience, and a public fight for accountability that echoed across the world.
Giuffre rose to prominence as one of the first survivors to publicly challenge Jeffrey Epstein and Ghislaine Maxwell, alleging years of exploitation and trafficking. Her testimony became a cornerstone of the global reckoning surrounding Epstein’s operations and the high-profile network surrounding him. Her 2022 settlement with Prince Andrew further cemented her role at the center of an international scandal.
But her influence extended far beyond courtrooms. Giuffre built a second career as an advocate, founding SOAR to support survivors navigating recovery and legal challenges. Her public transparency — in interviews, statements, and online — helped break stigma surrounding abuse and encouraged other victims to come forward.
In early 2025, Giuffre shared alarming details about a bus accident and subsequent health struggles, including kidney failure. Her candid posts revealed both her fear and her determination to see her children, even as her condition worsened.
Giuffre died by suicide on April 25, 2025. Her family and supporters say her legacy is defined not by the controversies that surrounded her, but by the courage it took to speak out against powerful institutions.
Her memoir, Nobody’s Girl, completed shortly before her death and co-written with journalist Amy Wallace, is scheduled for publication later this year. It is expected to offer her final account of the events that shaped her life.
