LDT. Virginia Roberts Giuffre, a central figure in exposing Jeffrey Epstein’s sex-trafficking network, has died at 41.Her family confirmed she died by suicide at her home in Western Australia, closing a chapter on one of the most widely followed abuse cases of the past decade.
Giuffre became globally known after publicly accusing Epstein, Ghislaine Maxwell, and several of Epstein’s high-profile associates — including Britain’s Prince Andrew — of sexual exploitation she said began when she was a teenager. Her civil lawsuit against Prince Andrew, which ended in a 2022 settlement, intensified scrutiny on the powerful figures linked to Epstein.
Her final year was turbulent. Earlier in 2025, Giuffre reported being struck by a school bus and later told followers she was experiencing kidney failure. Police records, however, described the collision as minor. The contrast between official reports and Giuffre’s own statements drew significant public attention.
Beyond the headlines, Giuffre dedicated much of her life to advocacy. She founded SOAR (Speak Out, Act, Reclaim), a survivor-led nonprofit supporting victims of sexual abuse and trafficking. Her family described her as “a fierce warrior” whose voice empowered countless survivors around the world.
Giuffre is survived by her three children.
