Forbes has released its list of the top paid dead celebrities for 2025.
Michael Jackson tops the list, earning $105 million over the past year. Jackson’s estate continues to thrive with record-breaking deals and a Las Vegas show.
Dr. Suess came in second with a posthumous earning of $85 million. Pink Floyd founding members Richard Wright and Syd Barrett tied for third with $81 million.
The Notorious B.I.G. came in fifth place with $80 million in afterlife money.
Miles Davis, Bob Marley, Prince and Kobe Bryant all made the top fifteen.
