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Canberra Times
09-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Canberra Times
Spilt Milk's biggest sale over within hours as festival tickets sell out
Joining him on the line-up is Florida swamp princess and Billboard Woman of the Year, Doechii, whose hit track Anxiety - which prominently uses a sample of Gotye's Somebody That I Used To Know - is everywhere at the moment.
Daily Record
27-04-2025
- Daily Record
Prince Andrew accuser Virginia Giuffre's haunting final words before tragic suicide
Virginia Giuffre, the woman who accused Prince Andrew of sexual abuse, tragically took her own life at her farm in Western Australia. But just weeks before her death, she hauntingly expressed that she was "ready to go". The 41-year-old had been battling for years to bring those she claimed had abused her through Jeffrey Epstein to justice. Her death on Friday is currently under investigation by the WA Police, but it is considered "not suspicious". Ms Giuffre's passing followed a challenging period, marked by her acrimonious separation from her spouse of over two decades, Robert Giuffre, whom she had credited with helping her escape Epstein's grasp. As per her father, Sky Roberts, she was in the midst of a 'messy' divorce. Earlier this month, Ms Giuffre was set to appear in court following allegations of domestic abuse, stemming from an alleged violation of a restraining order when she texted her estranged husband in February. Five days after her scheduled appearance, she posted her final Instagram story - first a link to Gotye's breakup song Somebody That I Used To Know then a black screen with no words, only a broken heart emoji pinned to her profile. In the previous month, Ms Giuffre had raised concerns among her followers by sharing a photo from a hospital bed, displaying severe bruising. She claimed to have been involved in a car accident with a school bus. She wrote: "I'm ready to go," while pleading to see her children "one last time." She also claimed to have acute kidney failure. However, the police minimized the severity of the crash, and she was discharged from the hospital shortly thereafter. Last night, an attorney representing the victims of Epstein expressed no shock at Giuffre's decision to take her own life, considering the suffering she underwent. Spencer Kuvin, a lead lawyer, conveyed to the Sunday Mirror : "Sadly, we often witness that sexual abuse leaves lasting scars that never fully heal. Abuse victims never truly recover from what has transpired. "The weight of these scars can be overwhelming for some, leading them to make tragic choices like Ms Giuffre. Despite her remarkable strength and resilience, she fought valiantly against her wealthy and powerful abusers. "It is both saddening and not surprising that she ultimately chose to end her life to alleviate her suffering." Another survivor of Epstein's crimes, lured in as a teenager near his estate in Palm Beach, Florida, relayed her fury about the lack of justice for Ms Giuffre. She said: "When I woke to learn of Virginia's death, I just sat there and cried. "Not just for her but because it feels like this was always going to happen. They broke her. They chipped away at her spirit piece by piece, year after year. And the people who should have been held accountable, the men who smiled and shook hands with Jeffrey, the ones who used girls like us like we were disposable - they have never paid." Ms Giuffre played a pivotal role in the downfall of Epstein, alleging that as a teenager, she was trafficked to some of the world's most influential men, including Prince Andrew . Giuffre claimed that she was flown across the globe to engage in sexual encounters with the Royal and other individuals, at times when she was still considered a minor according to US law. In explicit civil court documents submitted in August 2021 in New York, Ms Giuffre charged Andrew with sexual misconduct on three occasions. Andrew, aged 65, has resolutely rejected these claims, stating he does not recall ever encountering his accuser and notably during an infamously unsuccessful BBC interview in 2019. This interview occurred only three months after to the suicide of his associate Epstein , who took his life while detained in a New York prison cell on charges involving the trafficking of minors for sex. In early 2022, Andrew reached a settlement in Virginia Giuffre's civil lawsuit against him for an undisclosed amount reported to be close to £12 million. In the agreement, he recognised her as an "victim of abuse" and acknowledged Epstein's role in trafficking countless young women. The prince, however, did not concede any personal wrongdoing . Ms Giuffre's bravery in coming forward resulted in the establishment of SOAR (Speak Out, Act, Reclaim), an organisation she initiated in 2015 to support survivors of sex trafficking. Her unwavering perseverance brought attention to a hidden international exploitation ring protected by wealth and power. She leaves behind three children, who she often referred to as "the light of her life."
Daily Mirror
26-04-2025
- Daily Mirror
Prince Andrew accuser Virginia Giuffre's heartbreaking last social media posts
Virginia Giuffre's final posts on social media have been shared, including a link to a sad song and a final post after an car crash in which she claimed to have been seriously injured Sex trafficking victim Virginia Giuffre 's final posts on social media included a link to a sad break up song and a post in which she lamented the 'worst start to a new year' before her death. The 41-year-old was found dead at her farm in Neergabby, Western Australia, last night as her family confirmed she took her own life. Ms Giuffre was one of the most outspoken accusers of convicted sex offenders Jeffrey Epstein and his former girlfriend Ghislaine Maxwell and claimed they trafficked her when she was 17. She alleged they trafficked her to the Duke of York when she was 17, which Prince Andrew has strenuously denied. Her final posts on her social media account included a link to Gotye's song Somebody That I Used To Know earlier this month, as well as black screen without a caption. Her last post from three weeks ago showed her injured in hospital after a car crash in which she claimed she had only four days to live. The post read: 'This year has been the worst start to a new year, but I won't bore anyone with the details but I think it important to note that when a school bus driver comes at you driving 110km as we were slowing for a turn that no matter what your car is made of it might as well be a tin can. 'I've gone into kidney renal failure, they've given me four days to live, transferring me to a specialist hospital in urology. I'm ready to go, just not until I see my babies one last time, but you know what they say about wishes.' In the wake of the crash Western Australian Police described the crash as minor, with no major injuries reported. Born in Sacramento, California, Ms Giuffre was one of the earliest voices calling for criminal charges against Epstein and his enablers. The campaigner also provided critical information to law enforcement, which contributed to the investigation into and later the conviction of Maxwell. Earlier the family said in a statement: 'It is with utterly broken hearts we announce Virginia passed away last night at her farm in Western Australia. She lost her life to suicide, after being a lifelong victim of sexual abuse and sex trafficking. "Virginia was a fierce warrior in the fight against sexual abuse and sex trafficking. She was the light that lifted so many survivors. In the end, the toll of abuse is so heavy it became unbearable for Virginia to handle its weight."
Scottish Sun
26-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Scottish Sun
Prince Andrew accuser Virginia Giuffre's heartbreaking final posts before tragic death by suicide aged 41
Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) VIRGINIA Giuffre shared a heartbreaking final social media post just weeks before her tragic death by suicide. The Prince Andrew accuser, 41, was found dead at her home in Western Australia last night as her family paid a touching tribute to the mum-of-three. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 2 Just weeks before her death, Virginia posted this picture to social media after being in a bus crash Credit: Instagram 2 She also posted Gotye's song Somebody That I Used To Know Credit: Instagram On April 14, Virginia posted a link to Gotye's breakup song Somebody That I Used To Know on to her Instagram. It was followed by a black screen with no caption or audio. She later pinned the story post to her profile with a broken heart emoji in the middle of two stars. It remains the only pinned story on Virginia's account. The last image shared to the Instagram profile was a photo of Virginia in a hospital bed with heavy bruising. , saying she had been been in a car crash with a school bus. She claimed she had suffered kidney failure, was fatally ill, and only had four days left to live.
The Irish Sun
26-04-2025
- Entertainment
- The Irish Sun
Prince Andrew accuser Virginia Giuffre's heartbreaking final posts before tragic death by suicide aged 41
VIRGINIA Giuffre shared a heartbreaking final social media post just weeks before her tragic death by suicide. The Prince Andrew accuser, 41, was found Advertisement 2 Just weeks before her death, Virginia posted this picture to social media after being in a bus crash Credit: Instagram 2 She also posted Gotye's song Somebody That I Used To Know Credit: Instagram On April 14, Virginia posted a link to Gotye's breakup song Somebody That I Used To Know on to her Instagram. It was followed by a black screen with no caption or audio. She later pinned the story post to her profile with a broken heart emoji in the middle of two stars. It remains the only pinned story on Virginia's account. Advertisement The last image shared to the Instagram profile was a photo of Virginia , saying she had been been in a car crash with a school bus. She claimed You're Not Alone EVERY 90 minutes in the UK a life is lost to suicide It doesn't discriminate, touching the lives of people in every corner of society – from the homeless and unemployed to builders and doctors, reality stars and footballers. It's the biggest killer of people under the age of 35, more deadly than cancer and car crashes. And men are three times more likely to take their own life than women. Yet it's rarely spoken of, a taboo that threatens to continue its deadly rampage unless we all stop and take notice, now. That is why The Sun launched the You're Not Alone campaign. The aim is that by sharing practical advice, raising awareness and breaking down the barriers people face when talking about their mental health, we can all do our bit to help save lives. Let's all vow to ask for help when we need it, and listen out for others… If you, or anyone you know, needs help dealing with mental health problems, the following organisations provide support: CALM, Heads Together, HUMEN Mind, Papyrus, Samaritans,
