"Virginia passed away last night at her farm in (the state of) Western Australia", the family writes in a statement that her agent has submitted to AFP.
"She lost her life through suicide after having been a lifelong victim of sexual abuse and sex trafficking".
US-born Giuffre accused Britain's Prince Andrew of having raped her when she was 17 years old and traveled with Epstein. She sued the prince in a civil lawsuit in the USA.
Prince Andrew denied the allegations and tried to get the case dismissed, but that did not happen. Instead, the parties reached an out-of-court settlement.
Epstein was found dead in his cell in connection with his trial in New York in 2019. The death has been classified as suicide.
"There are no words that can express the great loss we feel today after our beloved Virginia's passing", Giuffre's family writes, remembering her "incredible courage and loving spirit".
In acute situations or when thinking of suicide, always call 112.
You can turn to:
Mind.se.
Suicide Zero – suicidezero.se.
Spes – the national association for suicide prevention and aftercare support. spes.se.
BRIS – children's rights in society. bris.se.
Save the Children – raddabarnen.se. Also for parents.
Anonymous alcoholics – aa.se.
On-call friend – receives calls from children and young people up to 25 years old. jourhavandekompis.se.
On-call fellow human being – can be reached at night on 08–702 16 80.
Friends – friends.se.
1177 – healthcare guidance and information about the nearest psychiatric emergency department. 1177.se
National support line for mental health and suicide prevention – can be reached around the clock on 90390.
