The Forbes list of highest earning dead celebrities reveals the stars who are still making money even though they are no longer alive. Here are the top 13 earners this year.
James Dean, died in 1955 – $8.5 million
Steve McQueen, died in 1980 – $9 million
Theodor Geisel (Dr. Seuss), died in 1991 – $9.5 million
Bettie Page, died in 2008 – $10 million
Paul Walker, died in 2013 – $10.5 million
Albert Einstein, died in 1955 – $11 million
John Lennon, died in 1980 – $12 million
Marilyn Monroe, died in 1962 – $17 million
Elizabeth Taylor, died in 2011 – $20 million
Bob Marley, died in 1981 – $21 million
Charles Schulz, died in 2000: $40 million
Elvis Presley (1977)- $55 million
Michael Jackson (2009)- $115 million
Forbes also points out that since his death, Jackson has made a total of $1 BILLION. Let that sink in.
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