When the Beatles had their big break on US television alongside Ed Sullivan, they had to split around $10,000. That is pennies compared to today but back then? They were

rolling like the Kardashians. Sadly, we'll never get to see the full lineup of the Beatles since two of the members have passed. John Lennon, of course, was tragically murdered,

but his death escalated him to a new level of stardom, and he is said to be worth about $800 million.

Cancer took John Lennon's bandmate in 2001. While not as lucrative in death as his friend, George Harrison is still worth a cool $400 million today.

Known as much for her marriages as she was for her acting, the late Elizabeth Taylor is said to be worth almost a billion bucks. That's not bad for a

woman who passed away back in 2011.

Martial arts master Bruce Lee died very early on in his career, so there's no telling what could have been had to he lived past the age of 32. Despite

having only made five films, Lee is worth $10 million today because of the icon status he gained during his short time on Earth. He’s a beacon for many in

the martial arts and film communities, and it shows in their monetary dedication.

Some of Robin Williams' current net worth (which is believed to be upwards of $50 million) has to be from those increased prices on "Jumanji" DVDs. It was a cool

$5 before he passed and now it goes for more than twice that.

Before you ask "who dat," Theodor Geisel is the real name of Dr. Seuss. His books have been mandatory reading for so many years and will continue to be, so

there's no stopping how much his estate will make. To date, Geisel is worth $75 million.

Dr. Seuss isn't the only author raking it in from the grave. J.R.R. Tolkien's books are still selling well, but those little "The Lord of the Rings" movies and the

"Hobbit" franchise raked up a lot more for Tolkien's estate, which is now worth half a billion dollars.

We'll move on from authors in a second, but not before we break up the boys' club and talk about Agatha Christie. Her mystery novels were bestsellers when she was

alive, earning her $600 million before she passed. As her books continue to sell as classics and collectors items, she's still earning. Then there are the movie rights ("Murder on

the Orient Express" is hers, baby).

From writers to rhymers. Maybe it's the mystery that surrounds Tupac Shakur's death, or the fact that he was such a prolific rapper that has helped the infamous icon reach

a net worth of about $40 million. That's more than when he was around rapping about "California Love."

One cannot talk about Tupac without mentioning Biggie. "Mo Money, Mo Problems" dropped soon after he was murdered, so B.I.G. was earning money posthumously right away. In the 20-plus years

since, he has earned big bucks: $140 million.

We're serving up super smart celebrity realness right now. The genius of all geniuses became a millionaire before he passed away, but just barely. He was worth one million, but

since then his face and likeness have made him worth an impressive $12 million.

Lord only knows what Ms. Monroe would have gone on to do had she not died at the tender age of 36. We'll never know her full earning potential, but

$27 million in death is not too bad.

Like Marilyn Monroe, Bettie Page was a beauty icon and a symbol of the '50s that will last forever. Because of that, her essence and estate are worth a swinging

$50 million.

He's been dead a long time, but did you know that the Walt Disney Company is worth, wait for it...$92 billion?! There are rumors that Walt froze himself so he

could see the future. If so, it was probably so he bust out of that ice and spend at least a billion before going back in the freezer.

James Dean will always represent being forever young. He only made three movies before dying in a car crash at age 24, so his worth at the time was only

like $100,000 (still impressive by 1955 standards). When you think about how much the movies have sold and all the merchandise with his face, the $20 million he has earned

in death makes sense.

Andy Warhol's pop art wasn't as grand as the art of the Renaissance, but it was wildly popular. He was a cult-like figure for his fans and collectors, and that

star power only grew after his death. So much so that in 2013, one of his paintings sold for over $100 million. That's just one!

Warhol and Steve McQueen were superstars around the same time, but of course they were in very different scenes. The actor may have passed from cancer back in 1980, but

his presence is still felt. Today, McQueen is worth a fast and sweet $30 million.

Did someone just say cool? It doesn't get much cooler than the King of Rock and Roll. That kind of royalty pays, my friend. His music and movies are part

of what has made Elvis worth $300 million over 40 years after his death, with most of the big bucks from licensing. There isn't a piece of merchandise this man's

face hasn't been on.

Again, who? You may not know his name right off the bat, but you know the characters he created. "Peanuts" is as American as apple pie. It's been a part

of our Sunday funnies for generations, and though he passed in 2000, the comics live on. With "Peanuts" earning some $1 billion a year, Schulz takes about $30 million of

that to his name and he isn't even around.

As part of the most beloved movie franchise ever, Carrie Fisher was already worth a crap ton before her untimely death in 2016. With "Star Wars" though, you never quit

earning. Her cut of Episode VIII (which released after her death) will make Fisher's $25 million net worth go up, as will the merchandise that will continue to sell until

the world implodes.

A true American classic. That's all you can really say about Frank Sinatra. The man was more an institution than an icon. We lost him in 1998, but he didn't

lose his steam. Sinatra's music is still played around the world because it's more than music. It represents a time and place in history and is considered the standard, and

that standard makes his name worth over $100 million.

We should've mentioned JFK when we talked about Marilyn Monroe because ya know...Either way the late, great President of the United States will always be revered as one of the

best. Kennedy came from a wealthy family, with his dad (an investor) worth about a billion. People estimate that JFK would be worth between $30 to $100 million due to

inheritances and his political work.

A lifetime of drug use left Jerry Garcia's health in shambles. He died of a heart attack while trying to get sober in 1995. Before that he'd earned a pretty

penny touring with The Grateful Dead. Since then, thanks to the devotion of Dead Heads around the world, Jerry Garcia is still worth almost $10 million. We’re not sure if

he gets any of that Ben & Jerry’s Cherry Garcia money though…

Who knew that having a drink named after you could be so lucrative? Those Arnold Palmers, among other things, are what helped the golfer amass a net worth of $700

million. Anyone else inspired to make a drink now?

Golfing is a lot less strenuous on the body than boxing, but Muhammad Ali made it look easy. Since his death, Ali has earned a lot. Fans went crazy for

any and everything with his signature or his likeness on it. Today, Ali is worth around $80 million.

I feel like Bob Marley never really existed. He seems more like a  mythical symbol of peace and love, because all I've ever seen are homages and tributes to him

on everything from bongs to t-shirts. That, along with his music catalog, is probably why his estate is worth $130 million almost 40 years after his death.

The same can be said of rock legend Jimi Hendrix. He's like this mysterious force on the guitar who joined the infamous 27 Club back in 1970. Even he would

have a hard time believing that his net worth would someday reach $80 million.

Another member of the 27 Club is Nirvana's own Kurt Cobain. Having taken his own life in 1994, Cobain left behind one of the most notable legacies in music to

date. The so-called face of the grunge movement may have been worth the $450 million he is today if he were still alive. We'll never know though.

When Blues legend B.B. King passed away, he was far from broke. He was worth an estimated $25 million in 2015, but now he's worth anywhere from $30 to $40.

Get it, B.B.!

We have so many musicians on the list, so let's shift for a second to talk about the always amazing Paul Walker. We were all stunned when news broke of

his fatal car crash in 2013. His daughter was set to inherit his $25 million estate at the time, but Walker is bound to keep earning, as sales from the

"Fast & Furious" franchise continue to rise.

Selena was rocking it before an insane super fan murdered her in 1995. After her death and the movie about her life (starring Jennifer Lopez), Selena's name and her net

worth blew up. Today she's worth about $25 million, give or take with movie rights and music sales. Oh, and those dolls. Remember the Selena dolls?

Jenni Rivera wasn't a huge name in the US, but that didn't mean she wasn't HUGE. She owned the world of fashion and Latin American television and was a true

entrepreneur. Her efforts before and after death have made her one of the richest on this list, with a net worth around $300 million.

The "man in black" should be renamed the man in green, because when Johnny Cash died he was worth around $100 million, and now he's worth over $300 million.

At the time of her death, the greatest singer who'd ever lived (let's not argue, it's her), Whitney Houston was worth an estimated $20 million. Then she passed and we

bought her albums up like they were hot off the presses, increasing her net worth all while mourning one of music's biggest losses.

Comedian Joan Rivers was earning like $50 million a year at one point. Damn, can we host "Fashion Police?" Of course not — no one can do it like she

did. Since her passing, Rivers' net worth has been reported at $150 million. Slay. All. Day.

Always dressed to impress, the Purple One's death was a surprise that devastated us all. Worth well over $150 million when he passed away suddenly, album sales peaked and made

him a top earner in the deceased department the year he died.

The same goes for David Bowie. His death was also a surprise, as no one knew he was ill. The icon. The legend. Bowie passed away and, like a boss,

dropped an album immediately after. That project went straight to number one, and his others started to make major moves in the sales department as well.

Same story with George Michael. We all had to get a little "Faith" in our lives when we heard he was gone. Now he's worth a wonderful $200 million, and

counting.

When Tom Petty passed away in the fall of 2017, he was worth almost $100 million. With album and merchandise sales, he may be worth well over that come the

fall of 2018.

You know you are the most legit performer ever to walk the Earth when you die and earn over $300 million. Yup, Michael Jackson was worth around half a billion

when he passed away in 2009 and left the world 100% shook, but not so shook that we couldn't buy up any and everything his face and voice were attached

to. To date, he's worth $825 million. Walt Disney better watch out because Michael's coming for that billion dollar mark.