In the most recent annual ranking of the highest-earning deceased celebrities, the iconic American singer, songwriter, and dancer, Michael Jackson, claimed the top spot with an estimated income of $115 million, as reported by Forbes on October 31, 2023.
This ranking features 13 late musicians, authors, and other prominent figures, whose collective earnings over the past year amounted to $470 million.
This represents a notable 70% decrease from the previous year’s record-breaking total of $1.6 billion.
For Michael Jackson, this marked his return to the number one position after a four-year hiatus. He was closely followed by his late father-in-law, Elvis Presley, who secured the second spot on the list.
The legendary King of Pop, Michael Jackson, tragically passed away on June 25, 2009.
Here’s a breakdown of the top earners in the 2023 list:
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
