Trigger warning: This article contains mentions of death and sexual assault.  Virginia Giuffre, a victim of convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, passed away at 41. On Friday, April 25, her death by suicide was confirmed in a statement released by her family. “It is with utterly broken hearts that we announce that Virginia passed away last night at her farm in Western Australia,” the statement read. The statement added, “She lost her life to suicide, after being a lifelong victim of sexual abuse and sex trafficking.” Giuffre led an emotionally challenging life, having been the victim of assault and dealing with its aftermath. She accused Epstein and Prince Andrew of wrongdoing, though the latter continued to deny her allegations. When she was 17, she and the royal came to a settlement that required him to pay $12 million. In a joint statement, Andrew expressed regret over his association with Epstein, who had been convicted of assault. He also praised Giuffre’s “bravery” and that of other survivors for standing up for themselves. However, three years after …