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Catwoman Jocelyn Wildenstein Dies at 84 in Paris

1/4/2025

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Jocelyn Wildenstein, famously dubbed "Catwoman" for her dramatic transformations, passed away peacefully at 84 in Paris on December 31, 2024. Her partner, Lloyd Klein, shared that phlebitis led to a fatal pulmonary embolism. A renowned socialite, Wildenstein was also known for her staggering $2.5 billion divorce settlement from billionaire Alec Wildenstein.

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Jocelyn Wildenstein, famously dubbed "Catwoman" for her dramatic transformations, passed away peacefully at 84 in Paris on December 31, 2024. Her partner, Lloyd Klein, shared that phlebitis led to a fatal pulmonary embolism. A renowned socialite, Wildenstein was also known for her staggering $2.5 billion divorce settlement from billionaire Alec Wildenstein.