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Jocelyne Wildenstein, the Swiss socialite famously known as “Catwoman” for her striking appearance shaped by extensive plastic surgery, has passed away at the age of 79. Her partner, fashion designer Lloyd Klein, announced her unexpected death in a heartfelt statement on January 1, 2025.

Wildenstein died peacefully in her sleep on December 31, 2024, in their suite in Paris, where the couple had been residing since August of the same year. Klein recounted the tragic moment when he attempted to wake her from a nap in preparation for their New Year’s Eve dinner, only to find her unresponsive.