Late 'Catwoman' Jocelyn Wildenstein's Final Resting Place Revealed
By Afouda Bamidele on January 7, 2025 at 10:30 AM EST
A decision has been made on Jocelyn Wildenstein's final burial arrangements!
The New York socialite who became famous for her aggressive plastic surgery enhancement will earn her last respects in a private funeral ceremony, after which her remains will be moved to the final resting place.
Jocelyn Wildenstein passed away last Tuesday, a day before New Year, from a pulmonary embolism at the age of 84.
Jocelyn Wildenstein Will Be Laid To Rest Right Beside Her Parents
The media sensation fondly referred to as "Catwoman" following her intriguing surgically crafted cat-like physical features will be cremated, and her remains deposited overseas.
According to her fiance, Lloyd Klein, the celebrity will be remembered in a small and private funeral in Paris, after which her ashes will be transported to her ranch in Kenya, a place her fiance confirmed she adored.
Her late parents were also buried in the same African ranch, so she gets to rest peacefully near her family and loved ones. Her fiance confirmed to TMZ that they had been together for a long time, declaring, "She was my love, my friend, and my soul mate for 21 years."
The Celebrity Passed On After A Short Nap With Her Partner
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In a report by The Blast, Klein expressed his shock over her sudden passing, as he recalled that both of them settled in for a short nap in Paris, and he woke up at 6 pm to an unresponsive Jocelyn.
He noted that they had a "nice happy hour the same night" and were looking forward to the new year before they decided to catch a little sleep before heading out for the rest of the night.
Klein recalled waking up first and trying to remind his partner that they needed to get dressed, but she was "cold, and she was dead." The "Catwoman's" partner noted that Jocelyn was in perfect health the day before, stating:
"We were at the Ritz two days ago. We were having dinner, before that, we had come for Fashion Week at Chanel. Everything was good, everything was good."
Despite the tragic nature of her death, Klein expressed gratitude that her death was painless and without suffering.
The Swiss-born's Cause Of Death Was Hereditary
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Klein confirmed that Jocelyn suffered from a disease known as phlebitis, which caused inflammation in the vein due to damage within vein walls or blood clots that block the flow of blood.
Her grandmother apparently suffered from the same dangerous health condition, which affected Jocelyn's legs and caused severe swelling, creating a blockage through a pulmonary embolism.
The swelling in her legs obstructed the oxygen supply to the socialite's brain, which ultimately led to her death. "It's extremely sad to lay down with your other half that [I've known] for 21 years, waiting to celebrate New Year's Eve, and [instead] find her cold," he noted.
Klein Described The Late Celebrity As An Incredible Personality
Her fiance, who she met two years after her divorce from her billionaire husband in 2016, described her as "extremely refined," adding that she is a "woman of great taste."
Klein noted that she is a wonderful lady who used her wealth to help others by creating clean water sources in Africa.
"She's known for plastic surgery. But I don't know that this is what she should be known for because she did many incredible things in her life. Major, major, major achievements," Klein shared.
He also explained in 2023 that, the millionaire who recently declared bankruptcy opened several clinics in Africa to care for and look after sick animals.
Jocelyn Wildenstein Claimed Her Multiple Procedures Only Enhanced Her Natural Looks
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Jocelyn defended her flair for surgical procedures, claiming she only enhanced her naturally memorable facial features. She compared her face to a lynx rather than a typical cat, adding, "If I show you pictures of my grandmother, what (you'll) see is these eyes—cat eyes—and high cheekbones."
The socialite welcomed two children, Diane and Alec Jr., from her previous marriage to billionaire art dealer Art Jocelyn. The billionaire, who married Jocelyn in a 1978 Vegas wedding, explained in 1998 that he tried to make her love and accept her natural beauty, but it was futile.
"She was thinking that she could fix her face like a piece of furniture. Skin does not work that way," he expressed."
During their marriage, the socialite had multiple works done, including undergoing facelifts and facial reconstruction surgeries. This led to her infamous cat-like facial outline of arched eyes and exaggerated cheekbones.
Art, who also had a few procedures, divorced his ex-wife for a 21-year-old Russian woman named Yelena Jarikova. Jocelyn arrested her art enthusiast ex-husband after she allegedly walked in on her and Yelena in bed together.
The revelation caused their once cordial divorce process to become laced with malice and a hostile environment, as Jocelyn kept the allegations coming. "My husband seemingly has no more use for me," as she accused him of "preferring to lavish our fortune on his girlfriend."
May Jocelyn Wildenstein's fiery soul rest in perfect peace!