Michael Jackson Tops Forbes' List Of Highest Earning Dead Celebs
Wednesday, 22 October 2014 - 11:31 | Views - 2,043
Michael Jackson landed at number one on the Forbesmagazine list of top earning celebrities after pulling in $140 million in 2014.
Elvis Presley, number two on the list, earned just $55 million in comparison.
During the course of the year, Jacko's estate released two albums and concocted a hologram performance for the Billboard Music Awards.
Third on the list was cartoonist Charles Schulz (Peanuts) with $40 million, fourth was Elizabeth Taylor with $25 million and fifth was Bob Marley with $20 million.
The 13 celebs on the list earned $363.5 million in total from October 2013 to October 2014.
Forbes compiles the list after consulting with "estate managers, agents, music publishers and other in-the-know folks."