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)