Some celebrities have so much earning power that not even death can keep them from bringing in the big dollars.


Some celebrities have so much earning power that not even death can keep them from bringing in the big dollars.

Like Michael Jackson, for example, who made 160 million dollars last year, beating Forbes’ number 1 living celebrity moneymaker, Madonna.

The late music icon pulls in earnings from his share of the Sony, ATV music catalog containing tunes from Lady Gaga and the Beatles.

His account balances also get a boost from being a key contributor to two popular Cirque du Soleil shows.

Lagging a bit behind the King of Pop is the King of Rock-n-Roll, but Elvis still rakes in enough to claim the second spot on the list of deceased but financially active celebs.

His 55 million dollar annual take came from a combination of the lasting popularity of his image and his famous Memphis, Tennessee home, Graceland.

Elizabeth Taylor, who also had one of the biggest incomes among departed stars, owes much of her afterlife success to her fragrance line.

Making it big in the afterlife isn’t all about show business. Albert Einstein also made the top ten list. His estate is still hard at work selling both the genius’ name and likeness.