13 celebrities who continue to get rich after death (14 photos)

Have you ever wondered what happens to empires celebrities when they die? And that's what they still bring money, and big money. It's amazing how many can earn people who don't even breathe...





13. James Dean



James Dean, who died in 1955 at the age of 24, still earns $8.5 million a year. Most of of this money comes from the brands Jockey and Dolce & Gabbana, as well as James Dean Prague bar in the center of Prague brings a considerable income.

12. Steve McQueen





McQueen died in 1980 from complications from surgery, but with Since then, his fortune has only grown - the late actor earns about 9 million dollars a year by licensing his name and likeness to advertising campaigns such as Tag Heuer, Barbour and Persol. Also to him dedicated to the exclusive clothing line of the Porsche brand.

11. Theodor Geisel (Dr. Seuss)



Gaisel, or Dr. Seuss, as he is known throughout the world by millions and the millions of children whom he entertained with his charming and kind sense of humor, died in 1991 at the age of 87. However Gaisel's fortune continues to earn about $9.5 million in year - mainly due to the sale of his books. Great income also bring numerous transactions for the production and sale of merchandising, films based on his fairy tales and a Universal Studios attraction.

10. Bettie Page



Bettie Page also died of natural causes in 2008 at aged 85 years. Her net worth is about $10 million. year. Thanks to the licensing of her sexual image, collaboration with companies that sell lingerie and bridal wear, brings good income. There is also a popular Betty hologram show in Vegas, performing her famous striptease.

9. Paul Walker



Paul Walker died on November 30, 2013 in a car accident together with his friend Roger Rodas. At the time of his death, Paul was alone of the most sought-after movie stars on the planet, and his fortune still brings in approximately $10.5 million a year — of course, at the expense of films. Only "Fast and the Furious 7" collected in $1.5 billion at the box office, making it the most financially successful part of the franchise to date.

8. Albert Einstein



One of the most influential scientists in human history died April 8, 1955. Since then, he has grown richer by about 11 million dollars - all thanks to the cult of his personality. Yes, one of the main geniuses of world history earns mainly on merchandise - clothing, posters and tablets designed by the Israeli Technological by Fourier Systems.

7. John Lennon



John Lennon was assassinated on December 8, 1980 - a tragedy, which shocked the whole world. However, his fortune is still replenished approximately $12 million a year: since 1992 alone, worldwide more than 63 million albums by The Beatles have been sold to the world, part of the rights to which still belongs to him.

6. Marilyn Monroe



At the time of her death on August 5, 1962, Marilyn Monroe was one of the most popular celebrities in Hollywood history. However her empire still exists and brings in $17 million a year — Authentic Brand Group bought the rights to the Monroe brand in 2011. At the most famous blonde in the world also has her own clothing line and lingerie at Macy's.

5. Elizabeth Taylor



Elizabeth Taylor still earns a lot of money - although she died on March 23, 2011 from heart failure, her net worth is still worth $20 million a year. She still the queen of the celebrity perfume industry - her trademark White Diamonds was launched 24 years ago andstill active for sale.

4. Bob Marley.



Marley's death from cancer at the age of 36 is truly sad moment in world history. However, the empire he built is still alive and well. Last year, his fortune brought in 21 million dollars - mainly due to his company House of Marley, which produces environmentally friendly music products, as well as on his music (75 million albums sold).

3. Charles Schultz



Peanuts creator dies of cancer colon February 12, 2000 at the age of 77, to the disappointment huge number of his fans. Schultz's fortune brings about 40 million dollars a year thanks to revenues from its licensing comics.

2. Elvis Presley



Elvis died on August 16, 1977 at the age of 42. heart attack. However, the empire he built lives on, bringing in about $55 million annually. Most of this money comes from ticket sales at Graceland, the singer's former home.

1. Michael Jackson



The King of Pop died/was murdered (depending on which stories to believe) June 25, 2009. It's hard to believe, but since his death, his fortune increases by 115 million annually dollars. This is a staggering amount of money the late musician earns from the show. Cirque De Soleil in Vegas, Mijac's own publishing house, sales music and half of the Sony/ATV publishing empire.