The highest-paid dead celebrities, and where their money goes
Danielle McAdam
13 February 2024
Who makes most from beyond the grave?
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The methodology behind the list
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13. Marilyn Monroe: $10 million (£8m)
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13. Marilyn Monroe: $10 million (£8m)
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12. Arnold Palmer: $10 million (£8m)
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12. Arnold Palmer: $10 million (£8m)
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11. George Harrison: $14 million (£11m)
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11. George Harrison: $14 million (£11m)
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10. Bing Crosby: $14 million (£11m)
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10. Bing Crosby: $14 million (£11m)
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9. Bob Marley: $16 million (£13m)
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9. Bob Marley: $16 million (£13m)
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8. John Lennon: $22 million (£18m)
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8. John Lennon: $22 million (£18m)
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7. Whitney Houston: $30 million (£24m)
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7. Whitney Houston: $30 million (£24m)
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6. Prince: $30 million (£24m)
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6. Prince: $30 million (£24m)
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5. Charles M. Schulz: $30 million (£24m)
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5. Charles M. Schulz: $30 million (£24m)
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4. Dr. Seuss: $40 million (£32m)
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4. Dr. Seuss: $40 million (£32m)
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3. Ray Manzarek: $45 million (£36m)
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3. Ray Manzarek: $45 million (£36m)
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2. Elvis Presley: $100 million (£80m)
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2. Elvis Presley: $100 million (£80m)
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1. Michael Jackson: $115 million (£92m)
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1. Michael Jackson: $115 million (£92m)
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