According to Forbes, Michael Jackson is the highest earning celebrity for 2019. See others


Forbes released the list of highest earning dead celebrities for the year 2019. This list shows celebrities who continue to earn money even after death.

With $600million in earnings, the late pop king, Michael Jackson is the top earning dead celebrity.

13. George Harrison: $9 million

Deceased: November 29, 2001
Cause of death: Cancer

12. Whitney Houston: $9.5 million

Deceased: February 11, 2012
Cause of death: Drowning

11. XXXtentacion: $10 million

Deceased: June 18, 2018
Cause of death: Homicide

10. Nipsey Hussle: $11 million

Deceased: March 31, 2019
Cause of death: Homicide

9. Prince: $12 million

Deceased: April 21, 2016
Cause of death: Overdose

8. Marilyn Monroe: $13 million

Deceased: August 5, 1962
Cause of death: Overdose

7. John Lennon: $14 million

Deceased: December 8, 1980
Cause of death: Homicide

6. Dr. Seuss: $19 million

Deceased: September 24, 1991
Cause of death: Cancer

5. Bob Marley: $20 million

Deceased: May 11, 1981
Cause of death: Cancer

4. Arnold Palmer: $30 million

Deceased: September 25, 2016
Cause of death: Heart Disease

3. Charles Schulz: $38 million

Deceased: February 12, 2000
Cause of death: Cancer

2. Elvis Presley: $39 million

Deceased: August 16, 1977
Cause of death: Heart Attack

1. Michael Jackson: $60 million

Deceased: June 25, 2009
Cause of death: Overdose/Homicide