By using this site, you agree to the Privacy Policy and Terms & Conditions.
Accept
Okay.ngOkay.ngOkay.ng
Font ResizerAa
  • News
    • Politics
  • Entertainment
  • Business & Economy
  • Sport
  • Tech
Reading: Forbes Releases List Of ‘Top Earning Dead Celebrities’ — Michael Jackson Tops.
Share
Font ResizerAa
Okay.ngOkay.ng
  • News
  • Entertainment
  • Business & Economy
  • Sport
  • Tech
Search
  • News
    • Politics
  • Entertainment
  • Business & Economy
  • Sport
  • Tech
Follow US
  • About Okay.ng
  • Advertising on Okay.ng
  • Contact Okay.ng
  • Careers
  • Meet the Team behind Okay.ng
  • Ownership and Funding of Okay.ng
  • Editorial Principles at Okay.ng
© OKN MEDIA PUBLISHING 2022 - All rights reserved
EntertainmentFeatured

Forbes Releases List Of ‘Top Earning Dead Celebrities’ — Michael Jackson Tops.

Damilola A.
By Damilola A.
Published: October 27, 2015
Share
2 Min Read
SHARE

502536-michael-jackson-617-409

Michael Jackson is number one on the Forbes list of top-earning dead celebrities for the third year in a row.

Jackson, who died in 2009, has pulled in around 115 million US dollars (£75 million) over the past year, which is down from the estimated 140 million dollars (£91.3 million) he earned in 2014.

Fast and The Furious star Paul Walker is a new entry into the list at position number nine.

- Advertisement -

Walker, who died in a car accident 2013, is estimated to have raked in around 10.5 million dollars (£6.8 million).

The top ranking British stars on the list are Elizabeth Taylor at position five, estimated to have made 20 million dollars (£13 million) and John Lennon at position seven with 12 million dollars (£7.8 million).

Here are the top 13 celebrities on the Forbes list:

  1. Michael Jackson: 115 million dollars (£75 million)
  2. Elvis Presley: 55 million dollars (£35.8 million)
  3. Charles Schulz: 40 million dollars (£26 million)
  4. Bob Marley: 21 million dollars (£13.7 million)
  5. Elizabeth Taylor: 20 million dollars (£13 million)
  6. Marilyn Monroe: 17 million dollars (£11 million)
  7. John Lennon: 12 million dollars (£7.8 million)
  8. Albert Einstein: 11 million dollars (£7.1 million)
  9. Paul Walker: 10.5 million dollars (£6.8 million)
  10. Bettie Page: 10 million dollars (£6.5 million)
  11. Theodor Geisel: 9.5 million dollars (£6.1 million)
  12. Steve McQueen: 9 million dollars (£5.8 million)
  13. James Dean: 8.5 million dollars (£5.5 million)
Stay Updated on the Go with Our Latest News—Join Our WhatsApp Channel Now!
TAGGED:ForbesMichael Jackson
Share This Article
Facebook Whatsapp Whatsapp Telegram Email Copy Link Print
ByDamilola A.
Entertainment News Reporter
Follow:
Damilola is a dedicated entertainment writer for Okay Nigeria (Okay.ng). He joined the platform with the aim of using his experience in the Entertainment industry to share wonderful articles in this field. Dammy is a die-hard fan of Wizkid.
Previous Article MTN Nigeria Reconnects 3.4Million Subscribers.
Next Article You Can’t Fix Deadline For Ending Boko Haram — Yakubu Gowon To Buhari

Connect with Okay on Social

FacebookLike
XFollow
InstagramFollow
TelegramFollow

Dollar/Naira Rates

Dollar to Naira Exchange Rate

Okay.ng Logo
Buy Rate ₦1,605.00
Sell Rate ₦1,620.00

Last updated: 4 days ago (June 3, 2025 2:33 pm)

Displayed rates are for informational purposes only and are subject to change.

USD/NGN Converter

- Advertisement -
- Advertisement -
Ad imageAd image
- Advertisement -
Ad imageAd image

Recent Posts

Pastor Adeboye
Pastor Adeboye Shares Divine Directive: Leaving RCCG Could Lead to Tragic Loss
News
Anglican Bishop of Lafia Calls on President Tinubu to Address Root Causes of Nigeria’s Insecurity and Economic Woes
News
Egbe Bobakeye Okunrin Akile Ijebu Refutes False Claims About Queen Elizabeth II’s 1956 Visit
News
NRC Managing Director Warns Against Railway Vandalism: “We Don’t Have Scraps, We Have National Assets”
News
Tragic Head-On Collision in Jigawa Claims Nine Lives, Dozens Injured
News
- Advertisement -
Ad imageAd image

You May Also Like

Sport

Victor Osimhen Returns to Nigeria as Al Hilal Transfer Hangs in Balance Ahead of FIFA Club World Cup

Oluwadara Akingbohungbe
Oluwadara Akingbohungbe
June 7, 2025
News

Tinubu Urged by PDP to Cut Fuel and Electricity Costs Amid Eid-el-Kabir Festivities

Oluwadara Akingbohungbe
Oluwadara Akingbohungbe
June 7, 2025
Mike Ejeagha
News

Mike Ejeagha, Nigerian Highlife Maestro, Dies at 95

Muhammad A. Aliyu
Muhammad A. Aliyu
June 7, 2025
Okay.ngOkay.ng
Follow US
© OKN MEDIA PUBLISHING 2025 - All rights reserved
  • About Okay.ng
  • Advertising on Okay.ng
  • Contact Okay.ng
  • Careers
  • Meet the Team behind Okay.ng
  • Ownership and Funding of Okay.ng
  • Editorial Principles at Okay.ng
adbanner
Welcome Back!

Sign in to your account

Username or Email Address
Password

Lost your password?