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The rich and famous who didn't leave their kids their fortunes

From silver spoons to paper plates
Joan Crawford
Joan Crawford
Joan Crawford
John Seward Johnson I
John Seward Johnson I
Bette Davis
Bette Davis
Bette Davis
Aaron Spelling
Aaron Spelling
Aaron Spelling
Tony Curtis
Tony Curtis
Tony Curtis
Steve Jobs
Steve Jobs
Steve Jobs
Mickey Rooney
Mickey Rooney
Mickey Rooney
Philip Seymour Hoffman
Philip Seymour Hoffman
Philip Seymour Hoffman
Jerry Lewis
Jerry Lewis
Jerry Lewis
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From silver spoons to paper plates

You might assume that people who grew up with wealthy parents are set for life. But not all of them were handed a fortune on a plate. 

From people who disinherited their children after bitter family feuds to those who chose to provide for their family in alternative ways, read on to discover the rich and famous names who didn't leave their money to their kids. 

All dollar amounts in US dollars.

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Alice Cattley

15 November 2024

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