Michael Jackson tops Forbes 2025 list of richest dead celebrities with $3.5 bn estate
Michael Jackson, the King of Pop, has been named the top-earning dead celebrity by Forbes for the third year in a row. His estate earned a massive $105 million in 2025, making him the richest deceased musician. His posthumous success is due to his ownership of the ATV catalog and successful ventures like Cirque du Soleil shows and a Broadway musical.