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    Walken: Went to bed, awoke to learn of Wood death

    LOS ANGELES (AP) — Actor Christopher Walken says he went to bed on a yacht he was on with actress Natalie Wood and Robert Wagner 30 years ago and awoke to learn that she had died.

    Walken tells Washington, D.C. sports talk radio station ESPN980 on Friday that there was drinking and shouting on the boat and that then "there was tragedy."

    His comments come as Los Angeles authorities reopened the case of Wood's 1981 death in the waters off Southern California.

    A boat captain said Friday that he lied to authorities about the case and that Wood's husband, Wagner, was to blame for her death.

    Police said Wagner was not a suspect and that they had new information that warranted a reopening the case.

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    Associated Press writer Joe White in Bethesda, Md.

     

    145 comments

    • Rachel  •  Denver, United States  •  6 months ago
      This captain was a total douche this morning on the "Today" show. He went on the show for an interview, then wouldn't answer any questions. The #$%$ kept referring to read his book, way to pimp yourself!
      • Hugo Danner 6 months ago
        Too bad Mr.T wasn't there to slap that fool upside his head!

        Talk SUCKER!!
      • Jersey Boy 6 months ago
        No he didn't. I saw the Today show interview and he referred to his book only once that I saw. He kept referring David Gregory to the investigators. It was a terrible interview and he was very elusive. Of course David Gregory didn't do the best job interviewing him either. He seemed a bit condescending to me.
    • Jeffrey  •  6 months ago
      More cowbell!
    • Sgt Schultz  •  Columbus, United States  •  6 months ago
      I know nothing...... except the "Captain" is pimping a book 30 years later...no credibilty. I bet he saw someone on the grassy knoll... ACHTUNG !!
    • Frostlady50  •  6 months ago
      Rest in Peace Natalie
    • Mike  •  Mahwah, United States  •  6 months ago
      Oh gee, he comes out with a book and coincidentally makes these allegations. Buy him a new cap and some razor blades, yo.
    • Left is Wrong  •  Washington, United States  •  6 months ago
      #$%$ sounds like some people want more press time -------
    • Diver  •  6 months ago
      30 years later the "captain" decides to tell the truth. This in and of itself is suspect. Was there a buttler on board?
    • SHELBY  •  Ocoee, United States  •  6 months ago
      I can't imagine RE-OPENING this case, What happened, the CAPTAIN finally realized what actually happened ?? or Did he run out of money and try to BLACKMAIL
      ROBERT WAGNER Unsuccessfully ? Something had to trigger this case to be re-opened ?? Well, I guess I'll have to follow this story to find out. Hmmmmm............ We may never really know what actually happened .......will we ??
      • Jeff 6 months ago
        Guy is trying to sell books.
      • Jersey Boy 6 months ago
        The captain wrote this book 2 years ago. Remember, Robert Wagner also wrote and profited from a book on this subject too.
    • tillie  •  Cleveland, United States  •  6 months ago
      He waits 30 yrs,must be broke and wants to make money of this. What a pathetic idiot
    • gene of aquitaine  •  6 months ago
      so this dope starts yappin 30 years later to sell a book..and everyone jumps on it..disrespecting Wood in death and casting aspersions at Wagner..this douche bag say Wagner is to blame them refuses to say anything more...how can responsible 'journalists' allow hi m on a show to destroy ones character without having to backup his statement?
    • A Yahoo! User  •  6 months ago
      I think this article would be better with more cowbell............
    • CC  •  6 months ago
      For all you speculating that Woods wouldn't get off the boat and into the smaller boat by herself, you are all wrong. I am afraid of water, do not swim but still have NO problem getting in and out of boats, large or small, as long as I have something to get into.
    • Anonymous  •  6 months ago
      If all of you are going to speculate, you could at least be respectful of Natalie Wood. Since hearing the captain brought this up, my mind keeps going to him as "a person of interest."
      • Damon 6 months ago
        She's dead, so she won't care.
      • Skye 6 months ago
        Damon...you're an idiot, you're missing the point, plus you're an Axxhole!
      • Jen Ritter 6 months ago
        agree with anonymous and Skye.
    • aitch  •  Denver, United States  •  6 months ago
      I think it was a tragic accident. I am suspicious of this yacht captain who is bringing it up.
    • Bonniediva  •  6 months ago
      Is this captain on his deathbed?
    • Adam  •  Three Springs, United States  •  6 months ago
      "Walken tells Washington, D.C. sports talk radio station ESPN980 on Friday that there was drinking and shouting on the boat and that then "there was tragedy."
      --------------------------------
      Hello, the guy on ESPN980 is an impersonator, that wasn't really Christopher Walken. Someone should do a little research before they print stuff like this!
    • SoTrue2710  •  Sacramento, United States  •  6 months ago
      The subject is a human being's death and some of you choose to fantisize that both Wagner and Walken were "doing" her...do you have an iota of an idea how neandrathal you guys sound?
      • Silky Johnson 6 months ago
        I, too was on the boat that night... I was the 1st mate. Natalie came in my room and wanted to know what it was like to be with a black man so I obliged... She said that I was as big as her hubby and Walken combined!!! Good Evenin'...
      • Damon 6 months ago
        Hey I wasn't fantasizing, I was speculating.
      • Damon 6 months ago
        But now I'm fantasizing about it...mmm-mmm, that is some prime vintage cougar tail there.
    • IgboNewaki  •  6 months ago
      Any one got a dead horse ... they need something to beat!!
    • Jmcc  •  Opelika, United States  •  6 months ago
      Not Walken you boobs. It's Marc Stern, WTEM AM980 washington D.C. producer of Tony Kornheiser's radio show doing his Walken impersonation. sheesh.
    • mimi  •  Irvine, United States  •  6 months ago
      This guy is probably hurting for money and scamming to get someone to pay him for information and interviews. If he is found to be seeking publicity by changing his story, he needs to do some jail time.
      • dom_U no. 6 months ago
        thats what I thought..first of all, he admit that he lied..so the captain is an accessories. then, why did he brought it out after 30 yrs. stupid idiot. dont buy his book..lier.

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