Jocelyn Wildenstein, known to many as the ‘Catwoman’ due to her unique surgery-altered appearance, has passed away in Paris at the age of 84. Her body will be cremated, and her ashes will be sent to a special place she loved deeply.
Jocelyn’s fiancé, Lloyd Klein, revealed that a small, intimate funeral is planned in Paris, after which her ashes will journey to her ranch in Kenya. Nestled in the African landscape, this ranch holds deep familial significance, as it is also the resting place for both her father and mother.
Jocelyn’s love for Kenya makes it a fitting choice for her final resting place. Her commitment to the land and its beauty meant it remained close to her heart over the years. Her fiancé noted the profound connection she had with Kenya and how that bond guided her wishes in the end.
The tragic news of Jocelyn’s passing due to a pulmonary embolism was a shock to Klein. He painfully recounted how they lay down for a nap together in Paris, only for him to wake up while she quietly passed away beside him, leaving him in a state of disbelief.
‘She was my love, my friend, and my soulmate for 21 years,’ Klein expressed, highlighting the immense loss he feels with her departure. Despite the suddenness of her death, Klein takes comfort in knowing she left without suffering, slipping away peacefully in her sleep.
Jocelyn Wildenstein’s story is a testament to love and loss, with her final wishes taking her back to a cherished home in Kenya. Her legacy and memory will live on, both in Paris, where she spent her final days, and across the vast African plains she so adored.
