Michael Jackson is the wealthiest celebrity despite him being six feet under. In 2015 alone, the King of Pop earned over £75 million from various sources. Jackson still receives monies from music and publishing, his Sony/ATV catalogue and the Cirque du Soleil shows that travel across country. According to Forbes, Jackson has earned £65 million every year since his death in 2009. He has out-earned every other dead celebrity and every living solo musician. Since his death, Jackson has made over £653 million ($1.8 billion USD). Photo: NY Daily News
