Gallery: Michael Jackson #1 on Forbes' Top Earners of 2017—Dead Celebs Make Millions From the Grave

START GALLERY
Michael Jackson #1 on Forbes' Top Earners of 2017—Dead Celebs Make Millions From the Grave
|
S.L. Wilson
Michael Jackson Net Worth | Labeled for Reuse

As the year comes to a close it was announced Michael Jackson has, once again, dominated Forbes’ annual list of the top-earning dead celebrities. The King of Pop reportedly generated $75 million in 2017, making it his fifth consecutive year to lead the list. Also on the list: golfer Arnold Palmer, children’s book author Dr. Seuss, and singer Elvis Presley. We’ve rounded up a list of Black celebs who, sadly, are gone…but their legacies are still living on and earning a living for their heirs.  

About S.L. Wilson

S.L. Wilson is a journalist who loves to read, watch movies, and go to art museums. Topics of interest: Hollywood, style, WTF stories, and true crime.

About Daily Toast

Daily Toast is the knowledge breakfast you need at any time of the day. Seek us out for when you need TV and movie updates, you're addicted to trivia and quizzes, or you’re just bored at work and need an excuse to learn something, laugh a little, and ace your procrastination test. We're here for the people who need to stay informed of what's trending but also for those who just want some internet nonsense to distract them from their real lives. Whether it's putting your diehard fandom for your pop culture favorites to the test or upping your eyebrow game, we've got something for you.