Michael Jackson Tops Forbes' List of Highest-Paid Dead Celebrities

World-renowned Michael Jackson has topped Forbes' list of the highest-paid dead celebrities. Over the past year, the total earnings of the 13 highest-paid dead celebrities have decreased by 70% compared to the previous year, amounting to $470 million. The sharp decline in revenue is partially explained by a reduction in the sales of musical catalogs.

However, more than half of the deceased celebrities have seen an increase in their wealth, thanks to the sale of their intellectual property. In the year since his death, Jackson has earned $115 million, including $85 million from the Broadway musical MJ: The Musical, which is dedicated to the singer’s life and career.

Additionally, Jackson has made millions from the Canadian Cirque du Soleil show Michael Jackson: One.