Virginia Giuffre's family share heartbreaking final handwritten note from her before she died
Virginia Giuffre penned a heartbreaking final note before her tragic death, her family have revealed.
The 41-year-old was found unresponsive at her home in Perth, Australia, on 25 April before her loved ones released a poignant statement regarding the circumstances of her passing.
Hailing her as a 'fierce warrior in the fight against sexual abuse and sex trafficking', her family explained that Giuffre had taken her own life.
"Despite all the adversity she faced in her life, she shone so bright," it explained. "She will be missed beyond measure."
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Police in Western Australia said her death was not being treated as suspicious, adding that detectives from the Major Crime unit were leading the investigation.
Giuffre was best known as an advocate for sexual abuse survivors, having spoken out against Jeffrey Epstein, alleging she had been groomed and sexually assaulted by the disgraced financier and his associate Ghislaine Maxwell.
She also settled a civil lawsuit against Prince Andrew out of court in 2022, although The Duke of York denied all of the accusations and made no admission of wrongdoing as part of the settlement.
In her final handwritten note, Giuffre urged people to rally behind those who had been through similar horrors to her.
"Mothers, Fathers, Sisters, and Brothers need to show the battle lines are drawn, and stand together to fight for the future of victims," she wrote.
"Is protesting the answer? I don't know. But we've got to start somewhere."
The emotional message was shared online by Giuffre's sister-in-law, Amanda Roberts, according to The Sun, although it is not clear when exactly Giuffre wrote it.
Roberts vowed to continue the 'fight' which Giuffre started in honour of the late mother-of-three, and explained why she decided to share her final message with the world.
Roberts wrote: "We found a handwritten note that our sister Virginia wrote.
"I think it's important that the survivors know that she's with you and her voice will not be silenced.
"I know that it's so important, and her wish is that we continue to fight.
"Her words are: 'Mothers, Fathers, Sisters, and Brothers need to show the battle lines are drawn, and stand together to fight for the future of victims.
"'Is protesting the answer? I don't know. But we've got to start somewhere'.
"To all survivors and those protesting. We stand with you in solidarity and know the fight is not over!
"I hope you're dancing my beautiful sister. We miss you with all our heart and soul. Rest now angel, we will carry your legacy!"
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Topics: Virginia Giuffre, World News, Australia, News, Jeffrey Epstein
Olivia Burke