Why Natalie Wood's Death Remains A Mystery

Museum Mysteries
Museum Mysteries
Oct 20, 2026

In November of 1981, actress Natalie Wood took a trip to Santa Catalina Island on board her husband Robert Wagner's yacht, Splendour. Also on the boat, co-star and friend Christopher Walken and Splendour's captain, Dennis Davern. Her body was discovered by authorities the following morning with her death ruled as drowning. The details surrounding her death, including mysteriou …