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Robert Wagner Posts Emotional Tribute to Natalie Wood 44 Years After Her Mysterious Death
Robert Wagner, now 94, shared a poignant tribute to his late wife Natalie Wood on the 44th anniversary of her tragic and still-unsolved death, writing: “You were more than love. You were my heart.”
💔 The Tribute
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Wagner posted a black-and-white photo of Wood smiling on his Instagram, captioning it:
“44 years without your light. I miss you every day, my sweet Natalia. More than love—you were my heart.” -
Fans flooded the comments with support, though some still question the mysterious circumstances of her 1981 drowning.
🌊 Natalie Wood’s Death: The Unsolved Mystery
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November 29, 1981: The “West Side Story” star drowned off Catalina Island after a night on Wagner’s yacht with Christopher Walken and the captain.
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Controversy: Wagner claims she fell overboard while trying to secure a dinghy, but:
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No life jacket was worn.
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Wood had a well-known fear of dark water.
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The captain later said Wagner delayed calling for help.
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Case reopened in 2011, ruled “suspicious” but no charges filed.
🎬 Their Hollywood Love Story
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Married twice (1957–1962, then 1972 until her death).
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Called “one of the most glamorous couples of Old Hollywood.”
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Wagner never remarried, saying in his memoir: “She was the love of my life.”
💬 Public Reaction
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Supporters: “Let the man grieve. He’s suffered enough.”
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Skeptics: “Why does he still post about her after all these years?”
🕯️ Natalie’s Legacy
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Iconic films: “Rebel Without a Cause,” “Miracle on 34th Street,” “Splendor in the Grass.”
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Survived by: Daughter Natasha Gregson Wagner, who has said: “I believe my mom’s death was an accident.”
Do you think we’ll ever know the full truth? 🤔
(P.S. For deeper dive, watch the 2020 documentary “Natalie Wood: What Remains Behind.”)
