Michael Jackson is Forbes Top Earning Dead Celebrity for 2011
Michael Jackson has been named the most profitable dead celebrity for two consecutive years.
According to Forbes, The King of Pop who died from acute Propofol intoxication at the age of 50 in June 2009, earned an estimated $170 million over the past year. Elvis Presley came in second with $55 million while glamorous 50s icon Marilyn Monroe is at number three with P27 million.
Top Earning Dead Celebrities – October 2010 to October 2011
1. Michael Jackson: $170 million, Musician
2. Elvis Presley: $55 million, Singer/Actor
3. Marilyn Monroe: $27 million, Actress
4. Charles Schulz: $25 million, Cartoonist, “Peanuts” franchise
5. John Lennon: $12 million, Musician
6. Elizabeth Taylor: $12 million, Actress
7. Albert Einstein: $10 million, Scientist
8. Theodor Geisel: $9 million, Author “Dr. Seuss” children’s books
9. Jimi Hendrix: $7 million, Musician
10. Steig Larsson – $7 million Author of “The Girl with a Dragon Tattoo” series
Check out the FULL LIST OF TOP-EARNING DEAD CELEBRITIES HERE
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