Jeffrey Epstein abuse survivor Virginia Giuffre has died aged 41, her household have confirmed.
Giuffre, who accused Prince Andrew of sexual assault earlier than settling her civil case with the Duke of York in February 2022, took her personal life at her dwelling in Western Australia.
In a press release to NBC Information on Friday night time, Giuffre's household stated: "It’s with completely damaged hearts that we announce that Virginia handed away final night time at her farm in Western Australia.
"She misplaced her life to suicide, after being a lifelong sufferer of sexual abuse and intercourse trafficking.
"Virginia was a fierce warrior within the struggle in opposition to sexual abuse and intercourse trafficking. She was the sunshine that lifted so many survivors.
"Ultimately, the toll of abuse is so heavy that it turned insufferable for Virginia to deal with its weight."
Giuffre turned a campaigner in opposition to sexual abuse and intercourse trafficking after rising as considered one of Epstein's most vocal victims.
She alleged she had been groomed and sexually abused by the New York financier and his affiliate Ghislaine Maxwell.
Giuffre was solely a youngster when the abuse began, having met Maxwell, a British socialite, in 2000.
Maxwell supplied her a job as therapeutic massage therapist to Epstein, throughout which Giuffre alleged she was trafficked to the financier’s buddies and shoppers – “handed round like a platter of fruit”.
In a 2009 lawsuit, Giuffre alleged Epstein and Maxwell had launched her to Prince Andrew in 2001.
In a separate civil lawsuit, Giuffre alleged Prince Andrew sexually assaulted her on three events when she was 17.
The Duke of York repeatedly and strongly denied the accusations.
Andrew and Giuffre reached an out-of-court settlement for an undisclosed sum in 2022, that means Andrew made no request for forgiveness.
The household added: “It was when she held her new child daughter in her arms that Virginia realised she needed to struggle again in opposition to those that had abused her and so many others.
“There are not any phrases that may categorical the grave loss we really feel right now with the passing of our candy Virginia. She was heroic and can at all times be remembered for her unbelievable braveness and loving spirit.”
Giuffre’s lawyer, Sigrid McCawley, additionally stated she was “way more than a consumer”.
“She was a pricey buddy and an unbelievable champion for different victims. Her braveness pushed me to struggle more durable, and her power was awe-inspiring,” McCawley stated.
“The world has misplaced an incredible human being right now. Relaxation in peace, my candy angel.”
The 41-year-old's consultant Dini von Mueffling added: “She was at all times extra involved with me than with herself. I’ll miss her past phrases. It was the privilege of a lifetime to symbolize her.”
Giuffre had been concerned in a automobile crash simply weeks earlier than her demise, with Western Australia Police confirming an incident involving a bus on March 24.
Anybody who’s in emotional misery, struggling to manage or susceptible to suicide can name the Samaritans anonymously totally free from a UK cellphone on 116 123 or go to samaritans.org.