Virginia Giuffre, the prominent survivor who accused Prince Andrew and Jeffrey Epstein of sexual abuse, has died by suicide at age 41, her family announced. The mother of three was found unresponsive at her farm in Western Australia on Friday, with local police confirming the death is not considered suspicious.

Giuffre became a central figure in the fight against sexual abuse after alleging Epstein and Ghislaine Maxwell trafficked her to Prince Andrew when she was 17—a claim the Duke of York denied before settling her lawsuit in 2022 without admitting liability. In a heartfelt statement, her family described her as a “fierce warrior” whose trauma “became unbearable,” adding: “She lost her life to suicide, after being a lifelong victim of sexual abuse and sex trafficking.”

Her advocacy work made her a beacon for the #MeToo movement. Giuffre’s allegations exposed Epstein’s global sex-trafficking network, leading to his 2019 jailhouse suicide while awaiting trial and Maxwell’s 20-year prison sentence. Prince Andrew’s settlement with Giuffre included regret over his Epstein ties but no apology for the abuse claims.

The tragedy follows recent personal struggles, including a car accident three weeks ago and reports of marital separation after 22 years. Her spokesperson called Giuffre “one of the most extraordinary human beings I’ve ever known,” honoring her courage in confronting powerful abusers.