Note: Earnings from October 2012 to October 2013, except Madonna’s earnings (from June 2012 to June 2013)1. Michael jackson Musician $160 million Died: June 25, 2009 Age: 50Can make $200,000 from a single Cirque performance.2. Elvis presley Singer, actor$55 million Died: Aug 16, 1977 Age: 42Graceland gets 600,000 visitors a year.
3. Charles m schulz Cartoonist$37 million Died: Feb 12, 2000 Age: 77There’s still gold in Peanuts.4. Elizabeth taylor Actress$25 million Died: Mar 23, 2011 Age: 79White Diamonds fragrance earns millions.5. Bob marley Musician$18 million Died: May 11, 1981 Age: 36More than 75 million albums sold since death.
6. Marilyn monroe Actress$15 million Died: Aug 5, 1962 Age: 36The new face of Chanel No. 5.
7. John lennon Musician$12 million Died: Dec 8, 1980 Age: 40Thriving from both recording and songwriting.
8. Albert einstein Scientist$10 million Died: Apr 18, 1955 Age: 76Montblanc’s Einstein pen sells for $3,000.
8. Bettie page Actress$10 million Died: Dec 11, 2008 Age: 85The pin-up girl has a chain of boutiques.
10. Theodor geisel Author$9 million Died: Sept. 24, 1991 Age: 87Dr Seuss’s 2012 The Lorax grossed $349 million.
10. Steve mcqueen Actor$9 million Died: Nov 7, 1980 Age: 50Deals with Tag Heuer, Persol and Lucky Brand.
12. Bruce lee Martial artist, actor$7 million Died: July 20, 1973 Age: 32A CGI Lee stars in a Johnnie Walker ad.
12. Jenni rivera Singer$7 million Died: Dec 9, 2012 Age: 43She’s sold 880,000 records since her death.
First Published: Nov 16, 2013, 06:53
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