'Catwoman' Jocelyne Wildenstein Leaves $100M to Partner After Bankruptcy

Jocelyne Wildenstein, known as 'Catwoman' for her numerous cosmetic surgeries, passed away on New Year's Eve at 84, leaving a dramatic legacy. Despite declaring bankruptcy and being pursued by creditors, she left a staggering $100 million to her partner of 22 years, Lloyd Klein, through a life insurance policy. Klein, who discovered her death from a pulmonary embolism in bed beside him, revealed this surprise inheritance, which has changed his life, requiring him to hire bodyguards. Controversially, Wildenstein left nothing to her two children, Alec Jr. and Diane, from her previous marriage. Her financial legacy contrasts sharply with her public financial struggles, having previously received a $2.5 billion divorce settlement. Klein expressed deep grief over losing Wildenstein, describing her as secretive and mysterious, and praised the unexpected fortune as a loving final gift.