Dead Yet Earning: 10 Celebs Earning Even After Death


BANGALORE: Celebrities earn hand over fist in their lifetime. And there are some who keep earning even after dropping dead.

There are people who struggle all through their lives to earn a living while there are some blessed ones by Plutus who have kept earning even after their death. The love, the fame and the public appreciation earned by the celebrities keep them alive in the minds of their followers. And thus even after their demise the vogue of nostalgia keeps their value high.

Let us have a look at the 10 celebrities who are still earning long after they are gone, transforming them in high earning brands and keeping their legacy and cash flowing, reports Forbes.

Michael JacksonMichael Jackson

$140 million
Died: June 25, 2009

More than five years since his death yet the legendary King of Pop keeps on raking the cash. This inflow of cash is offered by two Cirque du Soleil shows in Las Vegas- Immortal and One that till date uses Jackson’s music. In addition to this, he also earns from the publishing empire of Sony/ATV and a catalogue owned by him called Mijac. His post-obit musical Xscape released in 2014 which also added to the source of income.

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