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Cosmetic Surgery Aficionado Jocelyne Wildenstein Dies Aged 79: Partner
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Swiss socialite Jocelyne Wildenstein, also known as “catwoman” due to her extensive plastic surgery, has died aged 79, her partner said on Wednesday.
“Her partner Lloyd Klein is pained to announce the death of Jocelyn Wildenstein in Paris aged 79” on Tuesday, he told AFP in a statement.
“An icon has left us.”
She died of a pulmonary embolism in a luxury hotel in Paris, he said.
Born in Switzerland in 1945, Jocelyn Perisset became a New York socialite after marrying art dealer Alec Wildenstein, with whom she had two children.
She kept his name after their messy divorce in the late 1990s.
The cosmetic surgery aficionado, with more than a million followers on Instagram, became known as “catwoman” in the tabloids for the feline-like shape of her eyes.
She had been living between New York and Miami, she told French media in recent months.
She last posted a video of herself and Klein posing for photographers outside the Ritz Paris on December 23, to the soundtrack of Wham’s “Last Christmas”.
“I never wanted to change my face,” she told French television news channel C8 this autumn, though admitting she might have wanted her lips to be a little thicker.
She said she did not embark on cosmetic surgery to try to keep her ex-husband.
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It is with great sadness that we share the news of Jocelyne Wildenstein’s passing at the age of 79. Known as the “Bride of Wildenstein” and the “Catwoman” for her extensive cosmetic surgery procedures, Wildenstein was a controversial figure in the world of plastic surgery. Despite facing criticism and ridicule for her extreme transformation, Wildenstein was unapologetic about her choices and continued to embrace her unique appearance.
Wildenstein’s partner, Lloyd Klein, confirmed her death and expressed his deep sorrow at the loss of his beloved companion. Klein described Wildenstein as a “beautiful, talented, and loving woman” who will be greatly missed. Despite their tumultuous relationship, Klein remained by Wildenstein’s side until the end, highlighting the depth of their bond.
While Wildenstein’s legacy will always be tied to her striking physical transformation, it is important to remember that she was more than just her appearance. She was a complex and multifaceted individual who defied societal norms and lived life on her own terms.
Rest in peace, Jocelyne Wildenstein. You may have been a cosmetic surgery aficionado, but your true beauty will always be remembered.
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