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Michael Jackson Tops 2016 List of Highest-Paid Dead Celebrities

Michael Jackson topped the list of highest-paid dead celebrities, earning $825 million in 2016.

Michael Jackson topped the list of highest-paid dead celebrities, earning more than late golfer Arnold Palmer and "Peanuts" creator Charles Schulz. 

Jackson, who died of an overdose/homicide in 2009, earned $825 million in 2016, according to Forbes' annual list

Cartoonist Schulz pulled in an estimated $48 million and golfer Palmer posthumously earned $40 million.

Forbes estimates are based on pretax income from October 1, 2015 through October 1, 2016, before deducting expenses for agents, managers and lawyers. 

Full List of 2016's Top-Earning Dead Celebrities: 

1. Michael Jackson ($825 million) 

2. Charles Schulz ($48 million) 

3. Arnold Palmer ($40 million) 

4. Elvis Presley ($27 million) 

5. Prince ($25 million) 

6. Bob Marley ($21 million) 

7. Theodor "Dr. Seuss" Geisel ($20 million) 

8. John Lennon ($12 million) 

9. Albert Einstein ($11.5 million) 

10. Bettie Page ($11 million) 

11. David Bowie ($10.5 million)

12. Steve McQueen ($9 million) 

13. Elizabeth Taylor ($8 million) 

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