Forbes: Elvis, Michael Jackson & Kobe Still Earn Big After Death

Forbes' 2024 list reveals that Elvis Presley, Michael Jackson, and Kobe Bryant continue to generate significant revenue even after their death.

Michael Jackson tops the list with $105 million in earnings in 2024, while Elvis Presley has accumulated a total of $1.2 billion posthumously. Foresight in managing their assets, such as Jackson's purchase of the ATV catalog, proves extremely profitable.

The list also includes Dr. Seuss, Bob Marley, John Lennon and others, proving that fame and rights can generate profits for decades.

Here is the Forbes list of celebrities who earned the most money after their death in 2024:

• Michael Jackson – $105 million
• Dr. Seuss – $85 million
• Richard Wright and Syd Barrett – $81 million
• The Notorious B.I.G. – $80 million
• Miles Davis – $21 million
• Elvis Presley – $17 million
• Jimmy Buffett – $14 million
• Bob Marley – $13 million
• John Lennon – $12 million
• Prince – $11 million
• Arnold Palmer – $11 million
• Kobe Bryant – $10 million