Forbes has compiled a list of dead celebrities that made big bank in 2015. Here are the top earners.
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.
via – acidcow
