Michael, Elvis, Charles Schulz, Arnold Palmer, and Bob Marley: They’re five of the world’s Highest-Paid dead celebrities, pulling in a combined $187 million last year.
It’s probably no surprise that Michael Jackson once again topped Forbes list of the highest-paid dead celebrities list, after hauling in $60 million over the past year.
Behind the King of Pop is another music monarch: Elvis Presley, who takes the No. 2 spot with $39 million over the past year; Charles M. Schulz rounds out the top three with $38 million. Golf legend Arnold Palmer claims the No. 4 spot with $30 million.
Along with such perennials as Marilyn Monroe and John Lennon, in all, the 13 dead celebs pulled in $284.5 million.
The remaining top ten includes Bob Marley ($20 million), Dr. Seuss ($19 million), John Lennon ($14 million), Marilyn Monroe ($13 million), Prince ($12 million), and Nipsey Hussle ($11 million).
Highest-Paid Dead Celebrities 2019:
- Michael Jackson: $60 million
Deceased: June 25, 2009
Cause of death: Overdose/Homicide - Elvis Presley: $39 million
Deceased: August 16, 1977
Cause of death: Heart Attack - Charles M. Schulz: $38 million
Deceased: February 12, 2000
Cause of death: Cancer - Arnold Palmer: $30 million
Deceased: September 25, 2016
Cause of death: Heart Disease - Bob Marley: $20 million
Deceased: May 11, 1981
Cause of death: Cancer - Dr. Seuss: $19 million
Deceased: September 24, 1991
Cause of death: Cancer - John Lennon: $14 million
Deceased: December 8, 1980
Cause of death: Homicide - Marilyn Monroe: $13 million
Deceased: August 5, 1962
Cause of death: Overdose - Prince: $12 million
Deceased: April 21, 2016
Cause of death: Overdose - Nipsey Hussle: $11 million
Deceased: March 31, 2019
Cause of death: Homicide - XXXTentacion: $10 million
Deceased: June 18, 2018
Cause of death: Homicide - Whitney Houston: $9.5 million
Deceased: February 11, 2012
Cause of death: Drowning - George Harrison: $9 million
Deceased: November 29, 2001
Cause of death: Cancer
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