When You’re Dead It’s All over, Right? Well Maybe Not. Here’s the Top Earning Dead Celebrities
Yogi Berra once famously said 'It ain't over til its over'. Well, for these famous folks, it ain't over.
Forbes has come out with their latest list of dead celebrities who, well, just won't go away.
The guy pictured above was a teen heartthrob and movie actor. Yep, James Dean was loved by millions around the world. And speaking of millions, he made $8.5 million in the past year. Oh, and did I mention he died 60 years ago at the age of 24?
A wild looking dude named Albert Einstein also died 60 years ago. He was a rock star before anyone knew what a rock star was. Need proof? Well, 'ol Albert pulled in $11 milion in the past year. I trust you've seen his T-shirt.
And it's still good to be the 'King of Pop'. Michael Jackson tops the list of gone-but-making-big-bucks list, pulling in $115 million in the past year with, ah, making a move.
Here's the Forbes spooky Top 13:
1. Michael Jackson, $115 million. Dead since 2009.
2. Elvis Presley, $55 million. Dead since 1977.
3. "Peanuts" creator Charles Schulz, $40 million. Dead since 2000.
4. Bob Marley, $21 million. Dead since 1981.
5. Elizabeth Taylor, $20 million. Dead since 2011.
6. Marilyn Monroe, $17 million. Dead since 1962.
7. John Lennon, $12 million. Dead since 1980.
8. Albert Einstein, $11 million. Dead since 1955.
9. Paul Walker, $10.5 million. Dead since 2013.
10. Bettie Page, $10 million. Dead since 2008.
11. Theodor "Dr. Seuss" Geisel, $9.5 million. Dead since 1991.
12. Steve McQueen, $9 million. Dead since 1980.
13. James Dean, $8.5 million. Dead since 1955.
Oh, and speaking of James Dean? He died in a horrific car crash back in September, 1955, which makes this brief interview he did all the more ironic...and chilling.