Dead rich Elvis Presley - page 2

29-10-2008 20:00

Enduring icons James Dean and Marilyn Monroe again made the list, having appeared every time since it was first published in 2001.

Forbes.com compile the chart after speaking to experts and sources dealing with the dead celebrities' estates and researching earnings before and after taxes, management fees and other costs.

Forbes.com top 13 Highest-earning Dead Celebrities:

1. Elvis Presley - $52 million

2. Charles M. Shulz - $33m

3. Heath Ledger - $20m

4. Albert Einstein - $18m

5. Aaron Spelling - $15m

6. Dr Seuss (Theodor Geisel) - $12m

7. John Lennon - $9m

8. Andy Warhol - $9m

9. Marilyn Monroe - $6.5m

10. Steve McQueen - $6m

11. Paul Newman - $5m

12. James Dean - $5m

13. Marvin Gaye - $3.5m