Consent of Independent Accountants




We  hereby  consent  to the  incorporation  by  reference  in  the  Registration
Statement on Form S-8 (No. 33-50369, No. 333-52018,  and No. 333-85842) of Crown
Cork & Seal,  Inc. of our report dated June 21, 2002  relating to the  financial
statements  of Crown Cork & Seal Company,  Inc.  Retirement  Thrift Plan,  which
appears in this Form 11-K.





/s/ PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
June 24, 2002