Sat Apr 26 03:24:31 UTC 2025: ## Virginia Giuffre, Accuser of Epstein and Prince Andrew, Dies by Suicide at 41

**PERTH, AUSTRALIA –** Virginia Giuffre, the American and Australian citizen who publicly accused disgraced financier Jeffrey Epstein and Britain’s Prince Andrew of sexual abuse, has died by suicide at the age of 41, her family announced Saturday. Giuffre’s family released a statement confirming her death at her Western Australia farm, citing the unbearable toll of lifelong sexual abuse and sex trafficking.

Giuffre’s accusations against Epstein, who died by suicide in a New York jail cell in 2019 while awaiting trial on sex trafficking charges, were widely publicized. She claimed Epstein used her as a sex slave and that she was forced to have sex with Prince Andrew when she was 17. Prince Andrew denied the allegations and settled the civil case out of court, reportedly donating to a charity for sex-trafficking victims.

Western Australia police confirmed the death of a 41-year-old woman at a home in Neergabby, stating that initial investigations suggest no foul play. The police statement did not name Giuffre, in accordance with their policy. Giuffre had been involved in a minor car accident in late March, and while she initially posted a concerning message to social media, her agent later clarified that the post was unintentional.

Giuffre is survived by her three children. Her family described her as possessing incredible courage and a loving spirit, highlighting the immense weight of the abuse she endured. Tributes poured in from her lawyer, Sigrid McCawley, who described Giuffre as a champion for other victims, and from her agent, Dini von Mueffling, who lauded her strength and compassion. Reports suggest that Giuffre faced recent difficulties in her personal life, including legal issues with her estranged husband.

The tragic death of Ms. Giuffre has reignited discussions about the lasting impact of sexual abuse and the urgent need for support services for victims. [Include helpline numbers from the original text here]

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