DEATH BECOMES HIM

A chart-topper (among much else) both in life and beyond, Michael Jackson earned $48 million last year, ranking first on our annual list of the topearning dead celebrities for the eighth time in a row. Readers weighed in on the reigning king of the boneyard.

@TYLERSC36239940:

“Michael Jackson was the best of his time for any type of music that he made, and to me still stands as the best singer/songwriter in history.”

@DEMIGODMOOR:

“Dead people making more than me is just salt in the wound.”

@ELITEWOMENREALESTATE:

“Goes to show— all the money in the world, you can’t take it with you when you die.”

@AUBREYMACARIOUS:

“You guys should allow the dead to rest.”

@OMEGA_TBC:

“Sad to see [Jackson] worth more in death vs. him spending most of it and going into debt during his life. He was a heck of an entertainer/pioneer.”

@SUNFLOWERSOUL71:

“Eleven years after his death, Michael Jackson is still breaking records. Forbes names him #1 in best sells AGAIN this year.”