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Forbes magazine prints a list, once a year, of the highest earning dead celebrities. The list was topped for last year by Michael Jackson who earned $160 million, which is quite ironic, given his debt problems while he was still alive. Elvis Presley earned $55 million and took second spot and amongst the other big earners are Bob Marley, Marilyn Monroe, John Lennon and Theodor Geisel. For those of you who are asking who Theodor Geisel is, he is Dr Seuss.
Posted by Michael de Broglio on Thursday 31-Oct-13
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Cindy said:
on Wednesday 06-Nov-13 01:00 PM
I think Michael Jackson earned to be on top of the list. He is a legend although he is dead. His music will live long after he is gone.
Sinead said:
on Monday 04-Nov-13 10:00 AM
Fascinating yes, but really useless in our lives. Nice to know that MJ is still number one though...
Yolandi P said:
on Friday 01-Nov-13 12:22 PM
I don't see why they would want to print this list. Its not beneficial to anyone, just more useless information
Thabitha said:
on Friday 01-Nov-13 12:17 PM
Really some of the things you will never understand
salomie said:
on Friday 01-Nov-13 12:08 PM
interesting how sales goes up after death
Lorette said:
on Friday 01-Nov-13 09:59 AM
Couldn't have said it better Angelique - atleast his kids are taking care of. But then on the other hand I would much rather have my parents with me everyday and be poor.
Angelique said:
on Friday 01-Nov-13 09:54 AM
Well atleast his children are taken care of! Its indeed fascinating that all of them are dead yet still coining it :-) Learn from them... I also wonder what Steve Jobs would rank!
Benita said:
on Thursday 31-Oct-13 03:10 PM
I think he will still be making a lot more money with a lot of djs using his music and having to pay him royalties. His music is legendary though
Juliet said:
on Thursday 31-Oct-13 01:24 PM
I don't imagine that he will ever stop making money for generations to come. I am sure even his great great grandchildren will live in luxury
Lizanne said:
on Thursday 31-Oct-13 09:51 AM
Michael Jackson is definitely a king of pop and rock. His music will be missed.
bianca said:
on Thursday 31-Oct-13 08:47 AM
And the pro is that there is no one to squander it. He spent the last few years of his life in horrible debt and now that problem is solved - ironic it is indeed.
moenisha said:
on Thursday 31-Oct-13 08:37 AM
I agree with Lourien there will only be one king of rock and one kind of pop
Caron said:
on Thursday 31-Oct-13 08:37 AM
Was lucky enough to have seen Michael Jackson perform in 1995. A true musician and performer. I'll always be a fan! Currently introducing my nieces to his music
Melissa said:
on Thursday 31-Oct-13 08:29 AM
Two great singers that has been lost, wonder where they would've been today if they were still here.
Lourien said:
on Thursday 31-Oct-13 08:27 AM
The King of Pop & The King of Rock...
Kaylee said:
on Thursday 31-Oct-13 08:25 AM
I wonder where Steve Jobs would rank?
Alexis said:
on Thursday 31-Oct-13 08:24 AM
MIchael Jackson will always be an icon, and i am not surprised at all that he still earns so much even after his death
Johannesburg based attorney specializing in personal injury matters including Road Accident Fund claims and medical negligence matters. My interests include golf, reading and the internet and the way it is constantly developing. I have a passion for life and a desire for less stress!
