Jocelyne Wildenstein, the socialite known for undergoing extensive plastic surgery procedures, has died, according to a statement her fiancé sent to AFP (per France 24). Wildenstein, labeled as “Catwoman” in tabloids over the years, died “peacefully in her sleep” at a Paris hotel on Tuesday. She was 84.
Her partner, Lloyd Klein, told the news wire that she died of a pulmonary embolism. Per Mayo Clinic, a pulmonary embolism is “a blood clot that blocks and stops blood flow to an artery in the lung.”
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Klein discovered her body on Tuesday afternoon upon trying to wake her up from a nap. She was unresponsive and emergency help was called.
Who Is “Catwoman” Jocelyne Wildenstein?
Wildenstein was the ex-wife of Alec Wildenstein, the billionaire heir of the Wildenstein & Company fortune. Aside from their divorce that left her with a multi-billion-dollar windfall, Wildenstein drew headlines for undergoing repeated plastic surgery procedures. The results left her face with cat-like features, sparking the “Catwoman” nickname.
