Lloyd Klein breaks silence on partner Jocelyn Wildenstein’s death

Lloyd Klein opened up about spending last moments with Jocelyn Wildenstein before her recent death in a new interview.

The 84-year-old revealed that the Swiss socialite, who was known for her extensive plastic surgeries, died while she was taking a nap.

"We had a nice happy hour the same night and we were getting ready for the new year, and we took a little nap just to look good before getting dressed," he told People Magazine on Wednesday, January 1st.

He shared that the ‘Catwoman,’ his longtime partner died of phlebitis, defined as inflammation of a vein that may be caused by damage to the vein wall or by a blood clot that blocks a vein.

"Because of her phlebitis, the legs were very, very swollen, and the blood was blocked, and there was no oxygen in the brain. And we were having a nap and when I wake up, I said, 'Jocelyn, we have to wake up, we have to get dressed,' and she was cold and she was dead," Klein told the outlet.

Detailing the sad moment, he said, "It's very sad. It's extremely sad. It's extremely sad to lay down with your other half that I know for 21 years and waiting to celebrate New Year's Eve and to find her cold."

Klein said that she had inherited the condition from her mother, and it suddenly took effect, after they had spent “perfect” days during holidays.

"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."

The couple had recently been to Paris, where he shared that the late Swiss socialite was “very happy” and "at the top of her game." He shared that she had made a few television appearances and was "extremely beautiful."