The Tragic Life of the Talented Natalie Wood

#33: The Final Night Was Defined By Arguments And Unease

On the evening of November 28, tensions boiled over. Witnesses later described raised voices and sounds of an argument between Natalie and Wagner. Some said the dispute began over jealousy, others claimed it was about her career. Alcohol flowed freely, blurring memories and making later accounts inconsistent and confused.

By night’s end, Natalie disappeared from view. When those on board noticed she was missing, the yacht’s dinghy was also gone. Wagner claimed she had taken it to shore, but others doubted that explanation. Hours later, her body was found floating in the cold water near the island’s rocky coastline.