New details emerge in Natalie Wood's drowning case 43 years later

Natalie Wood, a famous Hollywood actress, drowned on November 29, 1981, at age 43. She was on a boating trip with her husband, Robert Wagner, and co-star Christopher Walken. Her body was found a mile from the boat, raising questions about her death. An autopsy ruled her death as accidental drowning and hypothermia, noting she had alcohol and a painkiller in her system. Wagner initially denied a fight with Wood but later acknowledged an argument in his memoir. Claims of a flirtation between Wood and Walken have also surfaced. In 2018, Wagner was named a person of interest in the case. Wood's sister stated that Natalie could not swim and was afraid of water, adding to the mystery. Walken has denied being involved, stating he was in bed when she fell into the water.