Making Money On Dead Celebrities

Can I make money on a dead celebrity's autograph?

It depends on the amount of autographs he gave in his life, and how he died. So, if it was a more violent death, the price of the autograph will go up. And if he was the type of celebrity that seldom gave autographs, again, supply and demand applies to even dead celebrities. And more importantly, if the death was more gruesome, then the autograph will go up in value.

Where does Kurt Cobain rank as a deceased moneymaker?

Celebrities make a lot of money in life, but sometimes they make more money after they have died. There's been a list to see what type of earnings, and we're not talking some pocket change. Last year, Elvis was bumped from the number one slot and replaced by Kurt Cobain, who had died supposedly from a drug over dose in 1994 when he was 27 years old. Cobain had managed, after taking a huge amount of drugs, to somehow shoot himself with a shotgun. Never the less, he still made 50 million dollars last year which put him at the top of the deceased celebrity earner list.

Where does Elvis rank as a deceased moneymaker?

The second on this list is Elvis Presley, who has been perennial almost since the time of his death. He made $45 million last year. His image and his songs remain popular and that's probably why there's been so many dead sightings of him. If they could get his autograph with all this money that he makes, it would be even worth more.

Where does John Lennon rank as a deceased moneymaker?

Number fourth on this year's list is John Lennon. He makes $24 million dollars a year and he died in 1980, shot by a deranged fan.

Where does Albert Einstein rank as a deceased moneymaker?

The surprise on this year's list is number five, Albert Einstein, who made 20 million dollars. The wild-haired image of the scientist has become an icon in American society. His image, rights to his image, have earned him 20 million dollars, plus he's on a various number of learning toys, that bring 20 million dollars to his estate, when he never saw anything like that in his own lifetime.

Where does Andy Warhol rank as a deceased moneymaker?

Number six on this year's list is the avant-garde artist, Andy Warhol, and he made $19 million this year. His boost on the list is due to some of his designs being used in some fashions that are being marketed in very high-end department stores.

Where does Dr. Seuss rank as a deceased moneymaker?

Dr. Seuss was the beloved children's author and illustrator of famous books like, 'Green Eggs and Ham'. He made $10.5 million last year and he had died at the age of 87, in 2000.

Where does Ray Charles rank as a deceased moneymaker?

Number eight on this list is Ray Charles. Ray Charles earned ten million dollars last year and he died in 2004 from complications of liver disease.

Where does Marilyn Monroe rank as a deceased moneymaker?

Number nine, Marilyn Monroe. She died in 1962, yet she still brought in eight million dollars last year.

Where does Johnny Cash rank as a deceased moneymaker?

Number ten on this year's list is Johnny Cash, the man in black, who always said he'd love to wear a suit of white but couldn't until the world was right, was buried in a black suit. He died of complications of diabetes, and of a broken heart some say, after his wife died three months earlier. Johnny Cash made eight million dollars last year.