Obituary of Natalie Wood

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Natalie Wood

Natalie Wood (born July 20th, 1938 in San Francisco, California) was a Film Actress who was best known for acting in various movies in the 1960s. Many loved her performance in the American movie "Rebel Without a Cause". Natalie died on November 29th, 1981 and her death was reportedly due to drowning. The police never released a clear and concise cause of death publicly. She was 43 years old.

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Natalie Wood Biography Wiki:

    • Is She Dead or Alive: Dead
    • Full Name: Wood, Natalie
    • Common Name: Natalie Wood
    • Gender: Female
    • Preferred Gender Pronoun: she/her
    • Birthplace: San Francisco, California, United States
    • Birth Date: July 20, 1938
    • Age: 43 (at death)
    • Also Known As: Natasha Gurdin, Nat
    • Occupations:
    • Active Years: 1943-1981
    • Nationality: American
    • Favorite Food: Kraft Mac & Cheese
    • Favorite Color: Silver
    • Favorite Scent: Jack Black.s JB
    • Favorite Actor: Will Smith

    Natalie's Family Tree

    • Birth Name: Natalie Zacharenko
    • Father: Nicholas Zacharenko (1912–1980)
    • Mother: Maria Zoudilova
    • Spouse/Partner:
      • Robert Wagner ​(married 1972-​1981, her death)
      • Robert Wagner ​(married 1957-divorced 1962)​
      • Richard Gregson ​(married 1969-divorced 1972)
    • Daughter(s):

Death Notice:

  • Date: November 29 1981 at age 43
  • Place: Santa Catalina Island, California, United States
  • Cause of Death: Accident (drowning)
  • Interment: buried at Westwood Village Memorial Park Cemetery, Los Angeles, California

Category Tags:

Film ActressTV Actress American Born on July 20th Born in 1938 Born in California Died in 1981 Died at age 43 Died from Accident

Quotable Quotes:

"Wood died under mysterious circumstances at age 43 while on a weekend boat trip with her husband to Santa Catalina Island."

"You get tough in this business, until you get big enough to hire people to get tough for you. Then you can sit back and be a lady." (IMDB)

"You know how to whistle, don't you, Steve? You just put your lips together and blow."

"Natalie Wood's remarkable talent and grace will always be remembered and celebrated, her legacy forever living on in the hearts of those who adored her. (V)"

"Natalie Wood had a successful career as an actress, starring in numerous memorable films such as "Rebel Without a Cause" and "West Side Story," but her tragic death, surrounded by mysterious circumstances, continues to be a topic of speculation and investigation. (V)"

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Wiki Page Updated: 2025-10-24 12:30:03
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