Top-Earning Dead Celebrities

Elvis Presley: Even in death, he's still the King. Elvis earned a spot on Forbes' list of top earning dead celebrities since its inception in 2001. Last year, the King brought in a whopping $52 million thanks to a boost in attendance and merchandise sales at Graceland on the 30th anniversary of his death.

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Top-Earning Dead Celebrities

Which celebrities earn the most in the afterlife? Forbes.com has compiled a list of the top earning dead folks for nearly 10 years, and Michael Jackson's a good bet for this year's list.

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