The heirs of these celebrities are provided for many years to come! And therefore it is not surprising that lawsuits often arise between children, grandchildren, and other relatives of deceased stars.
Forbes publication experts have chosen Top 10 dead celebrities who continue to earn millions. Forbes publishes a kind of "rating of the dead" for the twelfth time.
10. Theodore Geisel
This children's writer and animator is better known as Dr. Seuss. Copyright deductions from the sale of books and animations bring to the heirs up to $ 9 million a year. By the way, it was Geisel who invented the Grinch who stole Christmas.
9. Betty Page
The actress died at an advanced age of 85 in 2008, however, she “earns” $ 10 million a year for her heirs. The image of a pin-up girl created by Betty is actively replicated by the owners of boutiques and beauty salons.
8. Albert Einstein
The great scientist died in 1955. However, today his name brings in $ 10 million a year. Using the ideas of the big bang theory brings good money to the physicist's family. In addition, manufacturers are willing to pay well for using the Einstein name in the name of a tablet computer or laboratory equipment.
7. John Lennon
Killed in 1980, Lennon brings the heirs $ 12 million annually. Revenues “drip” from royalties, from the sale of albums and from numerous Beatles-style shows.
6. Marilyn Monroe
The name and image of the screen star who died in 1962 have long turned into a brand. About $ 15 million amounted to deductions from the use of Monroe's photographs in advertising campaigns, as well as in the decoration of cafes and spa salons.
5. Bob Marley
The singer died of cancer in 1981, however, his "earnings" over the past year amounted to $ 18 million. The main revenue comes from Marley Beverage, a producer of relaxing Marley’s Mellow Mood drinks, and House of Marley, which produces “green” sound recordings and “clean” products.
4. Elizabeth Taylor
The actress who died in 2011 over the past year "earned" $ 25 million. The bulk of the money came from the sale of jewelry and personal items at auctions. Also included are revenue items from the sale of the White Diamonds perfume.
3. Charles Monroe Schulz
The famous cartoonist was the author of comics about the boy Charlie and his dog Snoopy. Charles died in 1977, however, the sale of comics, as well as the reproduction of images of Schultz heroes, brings in $ 37 million a year.
2. Elvis Presley
The legendary performer died in 1977 from a heart attack. However, today the name Presley brings to the heirs at least $ 55 million a year. Income comes from royalties, as well as Graceland Estate, open to the public.
1. Michael Jackson
After his death, Jackson continues to “earn” fabulous money - $ 160 million a year. The main revenue items are 2 grand du Soleil circus shows, the Mijac music catalog, album deductions, and a share in Sony / ATV, the Sony Music publishing company.
