Kurt Cobain Surpasses Elvis

Martin D'Anjou
Crédit:

Leaving the world does not mean that stars can’t still earn money, and sometimes their fortunes grow larger after their death.

The American magazine Forbes estimates that the former Nirvana singer is earning the most money.  According to the publication, Cobain earned $50 million last year.

Kurt Cobain died twleve years ago at the age of 27.  Elvis Presley is in the second spot on the list of deceased money earners.  The King earned $42 million last year.

Here is the top ten list of deceased money earners for the year 2005-2006:

  1. Kurt Cobain – 50m 
  2. Elvis Presley – 42m
  3. Charles Schulz – 35m 
  4. John Lennon – 24m
  5. Albert Einstein – 20m
  6. Andy Warhol – 19m 
  7. 7. Dr Seuss/Theodor Geisel – 10m
  8. Ray Charles – 10m
  9. Marilyn Monroe – 8m 
  10. Johnny Cash – 8m