TOP EARNING DEAD CELEBRITIES 2

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6. MARILYN MONROE:-

EARNINGS    :$15 million

PROFESSION : Actress

Died            : August 5, 1962

Age             : 36

Cause          : Overdose

     Ask anyone in the dead celebrities business which estate is making the biggest gains and they’ll tell you Marilyn Monroe. Now run by Authentic Brand Group, Monroe recently appeared in an ad campaign for Sexy Hair and Macy’s is selling a line of Monroe clothes. Marilyn Monroe cafes and spas are popping up around the country and Monroe is the new face of Channel No. 5.

7. JOHN LENNON:-

EARNINGS     :$12 million

PROFESSION :Singer

Died             : December 8, 1980

Age              : 40

Cause           : Murder

     Imagine all the profits! The legendary singer continues to share in the Beatles’ spoils—over 63 million albums sold in the U.S. alone since 1992—both as a performer and a songwriter. Other ventures, like the Beatles-themed Cirque du Soleil show Love! in Las Vegas, continue to fill his coffers.

8. ALBERT EINSTEIN:-

EARNINGS     :$10 million

PROFESSION :Scientist

Died             : April 18, 1955

Age              : 76

Cause           : Natural causes

     Einstein owns the idea of “smart” and thanks to shows like The Big Bang Theory, smart is hotter than ever. Montblanc put out a limited edition Einstein pen this year which sold for $3,000. Expect to soon see Einstein’s name on scientific instruments and tablet computers. He’ll also front a line of smart food.

9. BETTIE PAGE:-

EARNINGS    : $10 million

PROFESSION :Actress

Died             : December 11, 2008

Age              : 85

Cause           : Natural causes

     Few celebrities defined a look as much as Bettie Page did. With her severe bangs and low cut tops she was the ultimate pin-up girl. Now her fans can emulate her style through a line of Bettie Page boutiques in locations like New York City, Las Vegas and even Portland.

10. THEODOR GEISEL:-

EARNINGS    :$9 million

PROFESSION :Author

Died             : September, 24, 1991

Age              : 87

Cause           : Natural causes

      Dr. Seuss’ books have taught several generations how to read. Now he is becoming one of Hollywood’s go-to guys for children’s movies. The film version of his beloved tale of The Lorax brought in $349 million in 2012. New versions of How the Grinch Stole Christmas and The Cat in the Hat are in the works.