According to Forbes, Madonna is the top celebrity earner today, raking in $125 million between June 2012 and June 2013. Interestingly, they have also shed light on the financial world of dead celebrities.
Michael Jackson earned an incredible $160 million over the past year, most of which came from two Cirque du Soleil shows. Elvis Presley comes second with an estimated $55 million. Graceland, his eternal home, is still contributing steadily to his posthumous earnings.
Peanuts creator Charles Schulz rounds off the top three with $37 million. Elizabeth Taylor and Bob Marley come fourth and fifth with $25 million and $18 million respectively.
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