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Success after death

Michael Jackson came third in Forbes’ annual Top-Earning Dead Celebrities with earnings of $90 million. Since Jackson’s death in June, 9 million of his albums have already been sold worldwide. And with his posthumous documentary and CD 'This Is It' released this week, he is expected to make millions more.

Deceased fashion designer Yves Saint Laurent topped the list at $350 million after his estate was auctioned off earlier this year. Songwriting duo Richard Rodgers and Oscar Hammerstein earned the second highest figure with revenue of $235 million.

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Jackson is the highest deceased earning singer beating Elvis Presley ($55 million) and John Lennon ($15 million) who came in fourth and seventh positions respectively.
Have a look at some of the other music stars have seen success after tragedy.

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big al
Thursday, 29 October 2009 14:57:14 GMT

so he had to die to make a killing, bit sick but come on he was going down the pan, never on the radio or tv i think at one time he was band by the bbc, then death and he is the best thing ever, on the radio tv makeing millions that is a hard way to make a come back

princessbev
Tuesday, 8 September 2009 23:07:05 BST

I love you michael joesph jacckson always have always will , always BELIEVED IN YOU NO MATTER WHAT ANYONE SAYS. R.I.P LEGEND

princessbev
Tuesday, 8 September 2009 23:03:12 BST

Can I just say omg how narrow minded some people are on here, you don,t know michael jackson that is clear. All that matters is his true fans have been there from the start and understood and supported michael jackson always. So if you have nothing nice to say then clear OFF because we don,t want to hear your cruelty.

Lynne
Saturday, 29 August 2009 11:56:58 BST

Why are there so many nasty people about [some of the posts] I was taught if you cant say nothing nice then dont say anything.I really liked MJ he was a great singer and entertainer i grew up listening to he's music, and i will miss him.R.I.P Micheal. Happy Birthday xxxxxxxxxxx

may
Monday, 17 August 2009 00:33:41 BST

all the negative people out there commenting on Michael jackson could not even dream of his success, even if you where not a huge fan like myself you can't deny his music and extraordinary talent. It seems to me his father left Michael a wreak with a bullying childhood which made him appear almost childlike unless he was actually performing which made him shine but in private he seemed a giving, and peace loving human being who was adored by his kid's (You can't fool children) so let the man rest in peace and have a bit of respect after all Michael did not ask for this relentless press coverage. The press always build up the star's but love bringing them down even more because it's sells there gutter papers

Walshie
Monday, 17 August 2009 00:04:05 BST

Discu... what?

Jason
Sunday, 16 August 2009 23:59:17 BST

why are u all so sick dont u think he has had enough bad shit over the last few years and here u go again all saying he was a pedo thats just discustingit was never proven he molested kidsand if he did how come he kept his own kids ????since u all seem to be putting him down answer me that oneu sad people

mikejackson
Sunday, 16 August 2009 23:33:55 BST

He was just a peado, why all the fuss, I agree with Walshie

pug
Sunday, 16 August 2009 21:21:09 BST

jacko is the man

ADDY
Sunday, 16 August 2009 20:46:07 BST

GR8T MAN! ***RIP MJ****

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