Tuesday, November 17, 2020

November 17 - The Highest-Paid Dead Celebrities Of 2020

Forbes published the 'Highest Paid Dead Celebrities Of 2020' list. Elvis Presley is listed at No. 5, earning US$23 million. In 2019 he was listed at No. 2. 

The magazine notes: "The coronavirus shook up Elvis’ empire. Graceland, his home-turned-museum, typically accounts for more than $10 million of Presley’s earnings, but was closed for two months this year and is now operating at reduced capacity". A deal with Netflix for an animated series featuring Elvis Presley contributed to the estates earnings.

The Top 3:

3. Charles Schulz - US$32.5 million

2. Dr. Seuss - US$33 million

1. Michael Jackson - US$48 million

(Source: Forbes)