The richest dead celebrity in 2012

Rating revenue deceased celebrities who earned more than any other in 2012. List headed died last year, actress Elizabeth Taylor. Her heirs have received for the period $ 210 million. The leader of last year's ranking of Michael Jackson $ 145 million was at this time on the second line. A total of 13 rating included the names of deceased celebrities.

Elizabeth Taylor, $ 210 million

Occupation: actress

Died: March 23, 2011 at the age of 79 years

Cause of death: heart failure

Most of the money ($ 184 million) brought the sale of its famous jewelery, clothing and works of art at Christie's auction in New York and London. In addition, revenue continues to bring its brand of White Diamonds perfume ($ 75 million in 2011) and the sale of clothing and props from famous films with her participation.

Michael Jackson $ 145 million

Occupation: Musician

Died: June 25, 2009 at the age of 50 years

Cause of death: an overdose of drugs

Income ($ 150 million) brought not only his own songs. It is also a 50-percent stake in the Sony / ATV music catalog, advertising contracts. The yield was devoted to Jackson show Cirque Du Soleil - Michael Jackson: The Immortal World Tour.

Elvis Presley: $ 55 million

Occupation: singer

Died: August 16, 1977 at the age of 42 years

Cause of death: heart attack

The King of Rock 'n' roll more than once headed the rating of revenues of deceased celebrities. Its revenues for the year have not changed, despite the closure of the show Cirque Du Soleil - Viva Elvis. "Shortage" offset the surge in attendance stars Graceland estate and the acquisition last year a group of Apollo Global Management company CKX, partner of American Idol, and the property of Elvis Presley and Muhammad Ali for $ 509 million.

Charles Schulz, $ 37 million

Occupation: comic book author

Died: at the age of 77 years 12 February 2000

Cause of death: cancer

It's been 67 years since the release Schultz comics, but they are still at the height of popularity. In addition, income brings partnership with Iconix Brand Group, which bought 80% of the rights to the characters Schultz. The film company Fox proanonsiroval start work on the film in his comics.

Bob Marley, $ 17 million

Occupation: singer

Died: May 11, 1981 at the age of 36 years

Cause of death: cancer

The main income of the heirs of reggae icon brings his albums: 75 million sold in the last 20 years. In addition, profit was beverage company Marley Beverage company.

John Lennon, $ 12 million

Occupation: singer

Died: December 8, 1980 at the age of 40 years

Cause of death: murder

The heirs of the famous Beatle, continue to receive income from record sales drives - 63 million sold in the US since 1992. Plus royalties from Cirque Du Soleil show in Las Vegas, as well as a license agreement with Cisco and other companies.

Marilyn Monroe, $ 10 million

Occupation: actress

Died: August 5, 1962 at the age of 36 years

Cause of death: an overdose of sleeping pills

Monroe's image in the process of rebranding. Authentic Brands Group company acquired the rights to the use of her image as a sex symbol in the line of clothing, cosmetics and restaurant chain. This past year has increased its revenues to $ 27 million. This year, revenues decreased because in the calculation took into account only revenues from licenses for the use of her image.

Albert Einstein, $ 10 million

Occupation: scientist

Died: April 18, 1955 at the age of 76 years

Cause of death: natural causes

The image of the great scientist continues to generate income. His image is used in the activity, for example, Qatar National Bank. Revenues Einstein's heirs will undoubtedly continue to grow.

$ 9 million Theodor Geisel,

Type of business: children's writer

Died: September 24, 1991 at the age of 87 years

Cause of death: natural causes

Theodor Geisel - or rather, his Dr. Seuss - goes out of fashion, and millions of children around the world are learning to read in his books like One Fish Two Fish Red Fish Blue Fish. Released last year on the screens of full-length cartoon "The Lorax" has brought $ 341 million with a budget of $ 70 million.

Steve McQueen, $ 8 million

Occupation: Actor

Died: November 30, 1980 at the age of 50 years

Cause of death: complications after surgery

Image of Steve McQueen is still cool, and 32 years after his death. Limited batch of motorcycles Steve McQueen Triumph sold for $ 10,000 apiece. And brands Tommy Hilfiger Persol and still use the actor's aura in their advertisements, as well as the watch brand Tag Heuer.

Bettie Page, $ 8 million

Occupation: Actress and model

Died: December 11, 2008 at the age of 85 years

Cause of death: natural causes

The famous fashion model enters the ranking for the second year in a row. Her appearance podolzhaet to be popular, and its revenues for the year increased by $ 2 million due to the clothing store by its name in the US.

Richard Rogers, $ 7 million

Occupation: composer

Died: December 30, 1979 at the age of 77 years

The cause of death: chronic disease

In 2009, the Dutch IMG bought the rights to songs by Richard Rodgers and Oscar Hammerstein, according to some estimates, for $ 200 million. But even without that Rogers would remain in the rankings thanks to his earlier collaboration with Lorenz Hart. They have created such hits as Blue Moon and This Can not Be Love.

George Harrison, $ 5, 5 million

Occupation: Musician

Died: November 29, 2001 at the age of 58 years

Cause of death: cancer

The youngest of the group The Beatles receives income from record sales - 63 million albums in the last 20 years. He wrote fewer songs than his friends in the group, but such hits as Here Comes the Sun, bring different fees. Bring income and royalties from performances of Cirque du Soleil.