Michael Jackson made a whopping $75 million last year, making him the world’s highest earning dead celebrity.
Back in 2016, Michael Jackson made over $800 million which was the highest annual earning of any entertainer, whether dead or alive. Michael Jackson also brings in millions through his Las Vegas show Cirque Du Soleil and his publishing catalog which features hits by other singers as well.
Forbes’ revealed that Jackson earned a total of over $3 billion throughout his career – including before and after his death – without paying tax. This amount came close to $4 billion when it was adjusted for inflation.
Other high earning dead celebrities includes names such as golfer Arnold Palmer with $40 million, cartoonist Charles Schulz with $38 million, Elvis Presley with $35 million and Bob Marley with $23 million.
