Jocelyn Wildenstein Dies at 84 in Paris

Jocelyn Wildenstein, a Swiss socialite known for her extreme cosmetic surgeries and dubbed 'Catwoman', has died at the age of 84 from a pulmonary embolism in Paris. Born on August 5, 1940, in Lausanne, Switzerland, she gained notoriety after her tumultuous divorce from billionaire art dealer Alec Wildenstein in 1999, which was marked by allegations of infidelity and domestic violence. Her obsession with plastic surgery, intended to rekindle her husband's affections, led to her dramatic transformation, drawing both fascination and ridicule from the media. Wildenstein was awarded a substantial divorce settlement of $2.5 billion along with $100 million annually. Despite her wealth, she faced financial difficulties later in life, declaring bankruptcy in 2018. Jocelyn was in a relationship with designer Lloyd Klein at the time of her death, which was confirmed by him following her passing.