Socialite Jocelyn Wildenstein has died aged 84.

The Swiss-born star — born Jocelyne Périsset – had been dubbed Catwoman after reportedly having numerous facial cosmetic procedures. Her death was reported by Paris Match who claimed she was in a Parisian palace at the time of her passing.

Her fiance, Lloyd Klein, released a statement to the publication, saying she had died of a pulmonary embolism in Paris on Tuesday. The statement read: “Her partner Lloyd Klein is saddened to announce the death of Jocelyn Wildensetein in Paris.”

Jocelyn was believed to have have spent millions on facelifts that gave her high cheek bones and ‘cat-eyes’ that give her a feline resemblance. However, she often rejected the claims.

Despite the denial, the mum-of-two recently shocked her Instagram followers in September as she shared a throwback image in which she looked almost unrecognisable. In it, she was posed to perfection as she appeared like a Hollywood star. Her beautiful blonde hair and on point makeup stunned fans as she held her daughter, Diana, on her lap. In the image, Jocelyn was seen smiling contentedly as she sported a chic kaftan. The appearance was worlds away from the woman who hit all the headlines after reportedly going under the knife.

Wildenstein and Klein had been together since 2003. Their romance started four years after her messy divorce from French billionaire businessman and art dealer Alec Wildenstein. She had married her ex in 1978 and was with him for 21 years before their marriage came to an abrupt end. The divorce settlement, reportedly worth billions of pounds, was one of the most expensive in history at the time.

While she often denied having excessive surgery, her ex-husband previously claimed the pair first went under the knife a year after they got married. According to Vanity Fair, Alec said the duo opted for his-and-hers eye lifts.

After several operations over the years, Jocelyn’s face earned her the nickname of Catwoman. She told the publication: “The lynx has perfect eyes. If I show you pictures of my grandmother, what you see is these eyes — cat eyes — and high cheekbones.”

In 2017, she had said she would keep having plastic surgery into her 80s. In an exclusive interview with People, she claimed: “I’ve said to myself I’ll continue for the next ten years and then I may stop. It is not an addiction that I have but I am not adverse to having more work. I would happily have more if I felt I needed it. Why not?”

Following her death, fans took to social media to share messages of condolence. One user on Twitter/X wrote: “The world bids farewell to Jocelyn Wildenstein, known as ‘Catwoman’, who has passed away at 84. A life that captivated many, she will be remembered for her unique beauty and bold personality.”

Another added: “#RIP Jocelyn Wildenstein,” while a third said: “She certainly lived a life, may she RIP.”

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