Virginia Giuffre, a mother of three, shared a deeply emotional message on Instagram expressing her wish to see her children “one last time,” just weeks before her death.

Giuffre, 41, was found deceased at her property in Australia, with emergency services responding to a call on the evening of Friday, April 25. Authorities arrived to find her unresponsive.

A statement from Western Australian police confirmed that major crime investigators are reviewing the case, though early findings suggest her death does not appear suspicious.

Giuffre was known for being one of the survivors of the sex trafficking network operated by Jeffrey Epstein. She accused Epstein and his associate, Ghislaine Maxwell, of grooming and abusing her.

Epstein died by suicide in 2019 while facing serious charges related to the trafficking of underage girls.

Originally from California, Giuffre was a teenager when the abuse occurred. She later brought a civil case against Prince Andrew, which was settled out of court in 2022. The prince denied any wrongdoing and did not admit liability.

In the weeks leading up to her death, Giuffre shared a heart-wrenching photo of herself lying in a hospital bed on Instagram, which would become her final public message.

Reflecting on a recent car accident, she wrote: “This year has been off to a terrible start. I won’t dive into the details, but when a school bus hits your car at 110km/h [68mph] as you’re slowing down to turn, it doesn’t matter how strong your car is—it feels like a tin can.”

She revealed that her injuries had led to kidney failure, and doctors told her she only had a few days left. Her final wish, she said, was to see her children once more.

Giuffre added, “But we all know how wishes go. You can wish in one hand and [expletive] in the other, and at the end of the day, it’s still [expletive].

“Thank you to everyone who’s been a part of my life. God bless you all. Love, Virginia.”

Police later referred to the crash as “minor,” noting that no injuries had initially been reported. However, her family released a more detailed account of the incident.

They explained in an April 1 statement that on March 24, Giuffre had been riding in a car in rural Western Australia when it was struck by a school bus.

Though police were contacted, they reportedly said no one was available to attend the scene and advised the injured to go to the hospital themselves. The bus driver, transporting shaken children, left the scene to return them home and later filed a report.

Giuffre suffered visible bruises and soreness and returned home, but her condition deteriorated, prompting her to be hospitalized.

Regarding her social media post, the family clarified she intended to share it privately on Facebook. “Virginia and our family thank everyone for their kind messages and concern,” they said.

Her brother, Sky Roberts, spoke to People magazine, clarifying that the Instagram post never blamed the accident for all her health issues. “No one said her kidney or liver problems were directly caused by the crash. We’re not doctors—that’s for medical professionals to determine,” he said.

Her publicist, Dini von Mueffling, confirmed Giuffre’s passing and shared a heartfelt statement from her family: “It’s with shattered hearts we announce Virginia’s passing at her farm in Western Australia. She died by suicide after enduring a lifetime of sexual abuse and exploitation.”

The statement honored her advocacy work, calling her a “fearless fighter” for victims of trafficking and abuse, and someone who brought hope to fellow survivors.

“Even after everything she had been through, Virginia had a radiant light. Her absence leaves a deep void.”

Von Mueffling described Giuffre as “loving, intelligent, and incredibly funny,” noting how she always cared more for others than for herself.

“She deeply loved her children and her animals. Representing her was the greatest honor of my life,” she added.

Her family emphasized that her three children—Christian, Noah, and Emily—were the center of her world.

They reflected on how holding her newborn daughter years ago sparked her decision to fight back against her abusers and stand up for other survivors.

“There are no words to capture the magnitude of this loss,” the statement concluded. “Virginia was brave, compassionate, and filled with love. Ultimately, the lasting impact of her trauma became too much. We believe she is now at peace, surrounded by angels.”