A few years after their tragic deaths, stars like Michael Jackson, Elvis Presley and Marilyn Monroe earned several million dollars in 2023, according to Forbes magazine.
The highest-earning deceased celebrities
Michael Jackson
/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/eluniverso/2NZTA7ETNBH6XEQEQPAOG6YKSQ.jpg)
The King of Pop earned $100 million with Broadway MJ: The Musical, the biopic “Michael” and a Cirque du Soleil tribute show.
Michael Jackson’s 65th birthday: This is how his children Prince, Paris and Blanket paid tribute to the late king of pop
Elvis Presley
/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/eluniverso/LYWXYEDAGT74KTLJM5SH5JOEMA.jpg)
Photo: EFE
Presley had a turnover of $45 million, thanks to the income his home in Memphis, Tennessee, generates from the sale of tour tickets and merchandise.
Ray Manzarek
Check out this post on InstagramA post shared by Marc Bernard (@marcbernardmusic)
The Door keyboardist received $40 million from the sale of the rights to his music to the band Primary Wave.
Dr. Seuss
Check out this post on InstagramA post shared by the US Holocaust Memorial Museum (@holocaustmuseum)
The writer and cartoonist received 30 million dollars from the sale of his books and licenses for his characters in films such as “The Grinch”.
Charles M. Schulz
Check out this post on InstagramA post shared by Charles M. Schulz Museum (@schulzmuseum)
The cartoonist “Peanuts” achieved a turnover of 30 million dollars with the collaborations he established with Apple and other brands.
Prince
Check out this post on InstagramA post shared by @prince_prnlegacy
Prince also earned $30 million from the release of three posthumous albums in his honor.
More than 300 Prince songs, on digital platforms
Whitney Houston
/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/eluniverso/MESZBF4IDU6IWX6XZG3QGOHNSA.jpg)
Photo: EFE
Whitney Houston’s legacy received about 22 million dollars thanks to her biopic and collaborations with various brands.
John Lennon
Check out this post on InstagramA post shared by The Beatles Archive (@beatlesarchivenet)
The Beatles singer received 16 million in royalties for his solo album with his band and his recent revival of “Now and Then.”
Bob Marley
Check out this post on InstagramA post shared by 𝐁𝐨𝐛 𝐌𝐚𝐫𝐥𝐞𝐲 𝐅ã𝐬 𝐁𝐫𝐫𝐬𝐢𝐥 ❤️🎶🇧🇷 (@bobmarley_fans_brasil)
The artist earned 14 million from the use of his name and image on various products and from the demand for his music.
Bing Crosby
Check out this post on InstagramA post shared by Revival Vintage (@revivalvintageuk)
The King of Christmas collected 14 million for the rights to his albums and songs available on streaming services.
George Harrison
Check out this post on InstagramA post shared by GEORGEHARRISON (@harrisonchronicles)
The Beatles guitarist received 10 million from the demand for the band’s albums and those he released himself.
Arnold Palmer
Check out this post on InstagramA post shared by Arnold Palmer (@arnoldpalmerofficial)
The late golfer’s beverage brand continues to raise about $10 million this year.
Marilyn Monroe
Check out this post on InstagramA post shared by The Marilyn Monroe Collection (@marilynmonroecollection)
The unforgettable actress continues to be the face of brands such as Kiss, Fleur du Mal underwear line, among others.
(AND)
Source: Eluniverso
Paul is a talented author and journalist with a passion for entertainment and general news. He currently works as a writer at the 247 News Agency, where he has established herself as a respected voice in the industry.
