Michael Jackson, Freddie Mercury Top List Of Highest Paid Dead Celebrities
(New York, NY) -- Forbes is out with its list of the highest paid dead celebrities of 2024. The new list shows how much money celebrities are making this year even though they've passed on. Michael Jackson tops the list after making 600-million dollars this year from the Michael Jackson Musical that's been touring all over the world. Freddie Mercury comes in at number two, having made 250-million dollars this year. Number three is Dr. Seuss, who made 75-million dollars in 2024. Rounding out the top five are Elvis Presley, who made another 50-million dollars this year, and Ric Ocasek, songwriter for The Cars, who made 45-million dollars.