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Virginia Giuffre, Advocate and Survivor, Dies at 41

Virginia Giuffre, a central figure in exposing the sex trafficking network of Jeffrey Epstein and Ghislaine Maxwell, has died at the age of 41. Her publicist confirmed she took her own life on Friday at her farm in Western Australia.

Giuffre became a prominent advocate for survivors of sexual abuse and trafficking after revealing that, as a teenager, she was allegedly trafficked by Epstein to powerful men, including politicians, business leaders, and members of royal families. One of the most publicized allegations involved Britain’s Prince Andrew, who Giuffre said sexually abused her while she was 17. The accusations and a widely circulated photograph of Andrew with Giuffre on his arm sparked global outrage and led to his eventual stepping down from royal duties.

Her memoir, “Nobody’s Girl,” details her experiences of abuse and exploitation, while highlighting her tireless work supporting survivors through her charity, SOAR, founded in 2015. Giuffre’s courage brought international attention to the dark realities of human trafficking and challenged powerful individuals who had long avoided accountability.

Jeffrey Epstein, the financier at the center of her allegations, died by suicide in 2019 while awaiting trial on federal sex trafficking charges. Ghislaine Maxwell, Epstein’s longtime associate, was convicted in 2021 for her role in recruiting and abusing underage girls and is serving a 20-year prison sentence. Giuffre also pursued multiple lawsuits, including a settlement with Prince Andrew in 2022, which included a substantial donation to her survivor organization.

Family and friends remember Giuffre as a fiercely loving and determined advocate. Her family said, “Virginia was a fierce warrior in the fight against sexual abuse and sex trafficking. She shone so bright. She will be missed beyond measure.” Her publicist described her as “deeply loving, wise, and funny,” devoted to her three children and her animals.

From a childhood marked by abuse to becoming the voice of survivors worldwide, Virginia Giuffre’s life was defined by courage, resilience, and a relentless pursuit of justice. Her passing leaves a void in the global fight against sexual exploitation, but her legacy continues to inspire survivors to speak out and demand accountability.