You won't believe which dead celebrities are still rolling in money

There are some celebrities whose legacy remains alive even in death.

From famous musicians to Hollywood actors, here is a list of top-earning deceased celebrities who are still rolling high in money:

10. John Lennon

The Imagine hitmaker is one of the highest-paid dead celebrities, with estimated earnings of $13 million, ranking 10th on Forbes' updated list.

However, his net worth at the time of his death in 1980 was around $200 million, which is equivalent to $620 million today.

In fact, Lennon was one of the top-earning dead celebrities in 2019, with earnings of $14 million, according to the publication.

9. Bob Marley

known for popularising reggae music globally, the Jamaican reggae singer-songwriter's estate earned $13 million in the last year, placing him at No. 9 on the list of highest-paid dead celebrities, according to the latest Forbes article.

At the time of his death in 1981, Marley's estate was valued at approximately $30 million.

8. Jimmy Buffett

Buffett, who died of skin cancer in 2023, has a net worth of $14 million.

Famous for his tropical rock music, his wealth was estimated to be around $1 billion.

7. Elvis Presley

Presley's net worth at the time of his death in 1977 was an estimated $17 million.

His figure of $17 million likely refers to the amount his estate earned in a specific recent year, making him in the top 2025 Forbes list of highest-paid dead celebrities.

6. Prince

Prince, who was known by many names, including "The Purple One," and "His Royal Badness", died without leaving a will.

His family members and lawyers have been embroiled in an unending legal battle over control of his $156 million fortune for years.

Prince, who died of overdose, ranked on Forbes' 2025 list with $11 million in earnings.

5. Miles Davis

Davis, who died of the combined effects of a stroke, pneumonia, and respiratory failure in 1991, has net worth of $21 million.

The So What hitmaker’s net worth was approximately $19 million at the time of his death.

4. The Notorious B.I.G

The Notorious B.I.G, who was murdered in a drive-by shooting in 1997, has a net worth of estate is currently valued at approximately $160 million as of 2025.

The Hypnotize hitmaker had an estimated net worth of around $10 million at the time of his death.

3. Richard Wright and Syd Barrett

The two late cofounders of Pink Floyd have a net worth of $81 million.

2. Dr. Seuss

The American author and illustrator, who died of cancer in 1991, has a net worth of $85 million.

Dr. Seuss had an estimated net worth of $75 million at the time of his death.

1. Michael Jackson

The King of Pop, died of causes related to cardiac arrest brought on by an overdose of the anesthetic propofol, has an estimated net worth of $105 million, as of 2025.