The heirs of these celebrities are secured for years to come! Therefore, it is not surprising that lawsuits often arise between children, grandchildren and other relatives of deceased stars.
Forbes experts have chosen Top 10 deceased celebrities who continue to make millions... Forbes publishes a kind of "rating of the dead" for the twelfth time.
10. Theodor Geisel
This children's writer and cartoonist is better known as Dr. Seuss. Copyright royalties from book and animation sales bring heirs up to $ 9 million a year. By the way, it was Geisel who invented the Grinch, who stole Christmas.
9. Betty Page
The actress died at the ripe old age of 85 in 2008, however, “earns” for her heirs $ 10 million a year. The pin-up girl image created by Betty is actively replicated by the owners of boutiques and beauty salons.
8. Albert Einstein
The great scientist died in 1955. However, today his name brings in $ 10 million a year. Using the ideas of the big bang theory makes good money for the physicist family. In addition, manufacturers are willing to pay well for using the name Einstein in the name of a tablet computer or laboratory equipment.
7. John Lennon
Lennon, killed in 1980, brings the heirs $ 12 million annually. Income comes from royalties, from album sales and from numerous Beatles-style shows.
6. Marilyn Monroe
The name and image of the screen star who died in 1962 has long turned into a brand. About $ 15 million was donated from the use of Monroe's photographs in advertising campaigns, as well as in the design of the interiors of cafes and spas.
5. Bob Marley
The singer died of cancer in 1981, however, his "earnings" over the past year amounted to $ 18 million. Most of the revenue comes from Marley Beverage, which produces Marley’s Mellow Mood, and House of Marley, which produces sustainable recordings and clean foods.
4. Elizabeth Taylor
The film actress who died in 2011 "earned" $ 25 million over the past year. The bulk of the money came from the sale of jewelry and personal items at auctions. Also income from the sale of White Diamonds perfume.
3. Charles Monroe Schultz
The famous cartoonist was the author of comics about the boy Charlie and his dog Snoopy. Charles died in 1977, but the sale of comics, as well as the replication of images of Schultz's heroes, brings in $ 37 million a year.
2. Elvis Presley
The legendary performer died in 1977 of a heart attack. However, even today, the name Presley brings heirs at least $ 55 million a year. Income comes from royalties and the Graceland estate, which is open to the public.
1. Michael Jackson
After his death, Jackson continues to "earn" fabulous money - $ 160 million a year. The main sources of income are 2 grandiose circus du Soleil shows, the Mijac music catalog, royalties from album sales, and a stake in Sony / ATV, the publishing arm of Sony Music.