Elvis Presley is still the King. Presley, who earned an estimated
US$49 million in the past 12 months, has reclaimed the No. 1 spot
on
Forbes's list of Top-Earning Dead Celebrities. He last
topped the list in 2005.
John Lennon ranks second with earnings of US$44 million,
followed by Charles M. Schulz (US$35 million), George Harrison
(US$22 million), Albert Einstein (US$18 million), Andy Warhol ($15
million), Theodor Geisel (Dr. Seuss) (US$13 million), Tupac Shakur
(US$9 million), Marilyn Monroe (US$7 million), Steve McQueen (US$6
million), James Brown (US$5 million), Bob Marley (US$4 million) and
James Dean (US$3.5 million).
Presley died in 1977. His estate continues to generate millions
from music royalties, DVDs, licensing deals and tourism at
Graceland, the rocker's mansion in Memphis, Tenn.
Forbes said the celebrities on the list, posted Monday, earned a
combined $232 million in the past 12 months.
(Agencies via China Daily October 31, 2007)
