Jocelyn Wildenstein, famed for her extreme plastic surgery and billionaire fortune, has died aged 84, according to reports.

By Leah Stanfield, Assistant Showbiz Editor

17:50, Wed, Jan 1, 2025 | UPDATED: 17:50, Wed, Jan 1, 2025

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Jocelyn Wildenstein has died aged 84, according to reports. (Image: Getty)

Jocelyn Wildenstein has died at the age of 84, according to reports. The socialite, nicknamed "Catwoman" because of her extreme cosmetic surgery, reportedly died on Tuesday (December 31) in Paris from a pulmonary embolism.

According to local media, Jocelyn was in a Parisian palace at the time of her death.

A statement from French news agency AFP read: "Her partner Lloyd Klein is saddened to announce the death of Jocelyn Wildenstein in Paris."

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