Virginia Giuffre, a prominent advocate for survivors of sexual abuse and a central figure in the Jeffrey Epstein scandal, has died by suicide at the age of 41 at her home in Neergabby, Western Australia. Her death marks a tragic end to a life defined by resilience, advocacy, and an unrelenting pursuit of justice.​

Born Virginia Louise Roberts on August 9, 1983, in Sacramento, California, Giuffre endured a tumultuous childhood marked by abuse and instability. By her early teens, she had experienced homelessness and exploitation. At 16, while working at Donald Trump’s Mar-a-Lago resort in Florida, she was recruited by Ghislaine Maxwell and introduced to Jeffrey Epstein, initiating years of sexual abuse and trafficking.​

Giuffre emerged as one of the first women to publicly accuse Epstein and his associates, including Britain’s Prince Andrew, of sexual abuse. Her allegations against Prince Andrew, whom she claimed abused her when she was 17, garnered international attention. A widely circulated photograph showing Giuffre with Prince Andrew and Maxwell became emblematic of the scandal. In 2021, she filed a civil lawsuit against the prince, which was settled out of court in 2022 without any admission of guilt.​

Beyond her legal battles, Giuffre dedicated herself to advocacy, founding the non-profit organization Speak Out, Act, Reclaim (SOAR), formerly known as Victims Refuse Silence. Through SOAR, she provided support to survivors of sexual abuse and trafficking, using her platform to raise awareness and push for systemic change.​

In the weeks leading up to her death, Giuffre faced personal challenges. She was involved in a car accident in March 2025, after which she reported suffering from kidney failure. Despite conflicting reports about the severity of the crash, Giuffre shared on social media that she had been given “four days to live.” Additionally, she was engaged in a custody dispute with her estranged husband, who had filed a restraining order against her.​

Giuffre’s family and representatives remembered her as a courageous and compassionate individual who transformed her personal trauma into a force for good. Her relentless efforts shed light on the pervasive issues of sexual abuse and trafficking, inspiring countless others to come forward and seek justice.​

Virginia Giuffre is survived by her three children. Her legacy endures through the lives she touched and the awareness she brought to the plight of abuse survivors worldwide.