They're famous across the globe. Their work is treasured by millions. And they're rolling in cash--they just can't spend any of it.
The 13 members of our annual Highest-Earning Dead Celebrities list brought in a collective $186 million in the last year. They, or more accurately, their estates, earned that money by selling their work--both written and recorded--or just the rights to use their likenesses on T-shirts, posters or in advertisements. Sometimes their life stories themselves are worth something: Musician Ray Charles makes the list for the first time this year, in part because of income related to his 2004 biopic. Johnny Cash, who also makes his first appearance this year, has his own movie out in November.
The Lucky 13
1) Elvis Presley
2) Charles M. Schulz
3) John Lennon
4) Andy Warhol
5) Theodore "Dr. Seuss" Geisel
6) Marlon Brando
7) Marilyn Monroe
8) J.R.R. Tolkien
9) George Harrison
10) Johnny Cash
11) Irving Berlin
12) Bob Marley
13) Ray Charles
If you'll notice carefully, two of the Fab 4 made it. Incredible, eh? And Paul Mac can still sell out big-time arenas. Unbelievable.
Gimme shelter, v.c.
P.S. Tonite's obligatory trailer is entitled: UNGAWA!
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