We all have our favorite celebrities that we love to hear the tiniest bit of gossip or news about, but what about if your favorite celebrity passes away? have you ever wondered how much they earned even after passing away. Well keep reading because the top 10 may surprise you or not.One thing is for sure, some deceased celebrities are enjoying the benefits of stardom from well beyond the grave. According to Forbes Magazine and Canada.com deceased celebrities often bring in more than living celebrities. In 2008, alone, deceased celebrities brought in over 194 million.
1) Elvis Presley, in recent years this celeb has fluctuated between the top spot and sliding into second. However, The King, has rebounded is comfortably back at the number one spot with earnings of over 52 million. His earnings mainly come from his estate Graceland, royalties as well as licensing deals.
2) At the number two spot is Kurt Cobain, former front-man of the group Nirvana. Cobain continues to bring in at least 50 million in royalties, licensing and other lucrative deals that keep his widow well kept.
3) Charles Schultz was an cartoonist who brought us Charlie Brown, in the Peanuts comic strip many of us read on Sunday mornings. Charles syndicated material brings him in at the #3 spot with 35 million and growing.
4) On our list is John Lennon, the former Beatle member who also enjoyed a solo career of music that challenged the world to listen. His royalties and licensing keep his widow and sons in the 24 million range.
5) At close range in our top 10 count is Albert Einstein, image graces many forms of media. Albert also earns from the sales of Baby Einstein a lucrative licensing deals which combined gives him earning power of 20 million.
6) Heath Ledger, who passed away tragically before the release of his starring role as the Joker in the movie box office smash, The Dark Knight no doubt left behind a legacy for his little girl. Heath's award winning performance garnered him an estimated 20 million in licensing fees and more.
1) Elvis Presley, in recent years this celeb has fluctuated between the top spot and sliding into second. However, The King, has rebounded is comfortably back at the number one spot with earnings of over 52 million. His earnings mainly come from his estate Graceland, royalties as well as licensing deals.
2) At the number two spot is Kurt Cobain, former front-man of the group Nirvana. Cobain continues to bring in at least 50 million in royalties, licensing and other lucrative deals that keep his widow well kept.
3) Charles Schultz was an cartoonist who brought us Charlie Brown, in the Peanuts comic strip many of us read on Sunday mornings. Charles syndicated material brings him in at the #3 spot with 35 million and growing.
4) On our list is John Lennon, the former Beatle member who also enjoyed a solo career of music that challenged the world to listen. His royalties and licensing keep his widow and sons in the 24 million range.
5) At close range in our top 10 count is Albert Einstein, image graces many forms of media. Albert also earns from the sales of Baby Einstein a lucrative licensing deals which combined gives him earning power of 20 million.
6) Heath Ledger, who passed away tragically before the release of his starring role as the Joker in the movie box office smash, The Dark Knight no doubt left behind a legacy for his little girl. Heath's award winning performance garnered him an estimated 20 million in licensing fees and more.
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