Elvis Presley is stilling earning millions of dollars after his death, AP Photo
Its a well known fact that many artists and poets who were penniless throughout their lives became more famous after they died; and so it seems to go with a lot of celebrities who have died prematurely. Although a lot of these people were rich and famous before their deaths, death seems to bring a certain notoriety to their work. Here is Forbes list of The 15 Top Earning Dead Celebrities:
- Michael Jackson – died at age 50 on June 25, 2009; $170 million
- Elvis Presley – died at age 42 on August 16, 1977; $55 million
- Marilyn Monroe – died at age 36 on August 5, 1962; $27 million
- Charles Schulz – died at age 77 on February 12, 2000; $25 million
- John Lennon – died at age 40 on December 8, 1980; $12 million
- Elizabeth Taylor – died at age 79 on March 23, 2011; $12 million
- Albert Einstein – died at age 76 on April 18, 1955; $10 million
- Theodor Geisel – died at age 87 on September 24, 1991; $9 million
- Jimi Hendrix – died at age 27 on September 18, 1970; $7 million
- Stieg Larsson – died at age 50 on November 9, 2004; $7 million
- Steve McQueen – died at age 50 on November 30, 1980; $7 million
- Richard Rodgers – died at age 77 on December 30, 1979; $7 million
- George Harrison – died at age 58 on November 29, 2001; $6 million
- Bettie Page – died at age 85 on December 11, 2008; $6 million
- Andy Warhol – died at age 58 on February 22, 1987; $6 million.
You can find more lists at Forbes website.
