With an estimated net worth of $115 million, the late American singer, songwriter, and dancer Michael Jackson has topped Forbes’ list of the 13 highest-paid deceased celebrities.
The Forbes 2023 annual ranking of the highest-paid deceased celebrities disclosed this information on Tuesday, October 31.
The 13 dead singers, writers, and other A-list celebrities who make up Forbes’ annual list of the highest-paid dead celebrities reportedly made $470 million in the previous year, which is 70% less than the $1.6 billion record they made in 2022.
Michael Jackson, whose projected earnings were $115 million, reclaimed the top rank for the first time in four years. At number two is his late father-in-law, Elvis Presley.
The renowned popstar passed away on June 25, 2009.
Below is the ranking:
1. Michael Jackson – $115 million
2. Elvis Presley – $100 million
3. Ray Manzarek – $45 million
4. Dr. Seuss – $40 million
5. Charles M. Schulz – $30 million
6. Prince – $30 million
7. Whitney Houston – $30 million
8. John Lennon – $22 million
9. Bob Marley – $16 million
10. Bing Crosby – $14 million
11. George Harrison – $14 million
12. Arnold Palmer – $10 million
13. Marilyn Monroe – $10 million
