Michael Jackson has topped a list of highest-earning dead celebrities for the second year in a row.
The late ‘Thriller’ singer – who died of acute Propofol intoxication in June 2009 – brought in an estimated $140 million in the past year for his estate, according to Forbes magazine.
The money came from Cirque du Soleil shows ‘Immortal’ and ‘One’ , as well as his half of the Sony/ATV publishing catalogue, his own Mijac catalogue and his posthumous album, ‘Xscape’ , which was released earlier this year.
Forbes commented: ‘ Few celebrities prove the point that there is (financial) life after death better than Michael Jackson.’
The staggering sum was more than twice what second- placed Elvis Presley, who died in 1977, earned in the last 12 months, and the ‘Jailhouse Rock’ singer’s $55 million was considerably higher than the earnings of third-placed Peanuts creator Charles Schulz , who made $40 million.
Jackson’s late friend, Dame Elizabeth Taylor – who died in 2011 and took top spot on the Forbes list a year later – came in at fourth place with $25 million, one spot ahead of late reggae legend Bob Marley , who made $20 million.
Completing the list were Marilyn Monroe, earning $17 million to come in sixth place, while Beatles legend, John Lennon and scientist, Albert Einstein , with their $12 million and $11 million earning them seventh and eighth place respectively.
Five stars – ‘Dr Seuss’ writer Theodor Geisel, actors Bruce Lee , Steve McQueen and James Dean , and model Bettie Page – tied with $9 million earnings to take the final place on the list.
According to Forbes – which compiled the list using estimated earnings and spoke to estate managers, lawyers and licensors – the 13 stars earned a total of $363.5 million between October 2013 and 14.
Forbes’ Highest-Earning Dead Celebrities 2014:
1. Michael Jackson, $140 million
2. Elvis Presley, $55 million
3. Charles Schulz, $40 million
4. Dame Elizabeth Taylor, $25 million
5. Bob Marley, $20 million
6. Marilyn Monroe, $17 million
7. John Lennon, $12 million
8. Albert Einstein, $11 million
9. Theodor Geisel, $9 million
9. Bruce Lee, $9 million
9. Steve McQueen, $9 million
9. Bettie Page, $9 million
9.James Dean, $9 million.
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