Exhibit 23



                       Consent of Independent Accountants




We  hereby  consent  to the  incorporation  by  reference  in  the  Registration
Statement  on Forms S-8 (No.  33-50369 and No.  333-52018)  of Crown Cork & Seal
Company, Inc. of our report dated June 1, 2001 appearing in this Form 11-K.



PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP


Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
June 27, 2001