In line with the commemoration of our departed loved ones, Forbes never fail to recognize our favorite Hollywood celebrities who went ahead of us yet still earning because of the legacy they left. In Bandila last night, 7 dead Hollywood celebrities were named as the top-earners which according to Forbes.
In the seventh spot in The Beetles band member John Lennon who earns $12 Million from 2012 to present because of sales of their albums that’s still available in the market. Followed by the sexy actress Marilyn Monroe on the sixth spot with $17 Million because of her image and name used in hair and perfume brands. Next is Bob Marley with $18 Million because of his album and branded products. On the fourth spot is Elizabeth Taylor with $25 Million because of her film, perfume brands and real estate investments.
Meanwhile on the top 3 is the cartoonist named Charles M. Schulz who was the maker of the Peanut comics or popular with the Snoopy character that already earned $37 Million. Followed by the King of Rock and Roll Elvis Presley that earned $55 Million because of his songs, image and his home named Graceland. And the number 1 is the King of Pop Michael Jackson that earned $160 Million because of his music sales, two shows in Cirque du Soleil, and investment in a music company.
Jackson is $35 Million richer than Madonna who was named by Forbes top earning living celebrities.
