The moments before Jocelyn Wildenstein's death have been revealed.
The New York socialite, known as “Catwoman,” was in Paris with her longtime partner Lloyd Klein when she died on December 31 at the age of 84.
Klein, 57, said in an interview that Wildenstein died during a nap. people Published on Wednesday.
“That night we had a fun happy hour and were preparing for the new year,” he explained. “We took a little nap to make ourselves look good before we got dressed.”
The fashion designer added: “We were taking a nap and I woke up and I said, 'Jocelyn, you gotta get up, you gotta get dressed,' and she was dead cold.”
“It's very sad. Very sad,” Klein said of Wildenstein's death. “It's so sad to be waiting to lie down and celebrate New Year's Eve with your other half, whom you've known for 21 years, only to find her sick with a cold.”
Klein confirmed that Wildenstein died of phlebitis.
According to WebMDphlebitis is inflammation of the veins that causes pain and inflammation and can block blood flow within the veins.
“Because of her phlebitis, her legs were very, very swollen and the blood was clogged and oxygen wasn't getting to her brain,” Klein said.
He added that despite Wildenstein's condition, her health was “perfect” in the days before her death.
“We were at the Ritz two days ago. We were having dinner,” he shared. “Before that, we were at Chanel Fashion Week. Everything was good, everything was good.”
“She was doing great. She was in perfect health,” Klein said, calling her relationship with Wildenstein “beautiful.”
The two have been dating on and off since 2003.
They made headlines in 2016 when Wildenstein was arrested for allegedly stabbing Klein with scissors. during an argument at Trump Tower apartment. In New York.
A few days later, Klein was arrested on charges of robbery and assault with intent to injure after he allegedly tried to remove belongings from the apartment.
Charges against Klein were dropped in January 2017 due to lack of evidence; Jocelyn's charges were dismissed in February 2017. After the couple is reunited. They got engaged soon after.
Wildenstein was previously married to wealthy art collector Alec Wildenstein, with whom she had a daughter, Diane, and a son, Alec Jr.
Due to her divorce from her ex-husband, she received a $2.5 billion settlement, making her one of the richest people in the world. She won another $100 million with annual payment 13 years since Alec.
but, Wildenstein files for bankruptcy in New York in 2018.
Wildenstein, born Jocelyn Perisset, was known for her cat-like features and addiction to plastic surgery.
TMZ Wildenstein reported that he was filming a reality show before his death.
The show, which has not yet been picked up by the network, reportedly centered on Wildenstein's life after moving from Miami to Los Angeles and Klein's efforts to relaunch her fashion brand. .
Sources told the outlet that Wildenstein is “happy” and “healthy” and “a joy to work with.”
