The comic strip Peanuts was developed by American cartoonist Charles Schulz. In 2022, he earned $24 million.
#10 Charles Schulz
Although not as well-known as the other departed celebs, Toto's drummer was a music industry icon. He had a net worth of $25 million.
#9 Jeff Porcaro
Dr. Seuss famously claimed that the people of Whoville lived on a planet the size of a particle of dust. He has a $32 million net worth.
#8 Dr. Seuss
Leonard Cohen ran Hipgnosis, a publicly listed music management and IP company run by Merck Mercuriadis He had a net worth of $55 million.
#7 Leonard Cohen
Michael Jackson's The Jackson-themed Cirque de Soleil production in Las Vegas earns profit alongside the King of Pop's Mijac Music. His net worth was $75 million.
#6 Michael Jackson
James Brown was one of the hardest-working performers until his 2006 death. He had a net worth of $75 million.
#5 James Brown
Elvis Presley'stours, performances, and souvenirs generated at least $80 million in revenue for Presley. His estimated net worth was $400 million.
#4 Elvis Presley
David Bowie was an English singer-songwriter and actor. A leading figure in the music industry. His net worth was $400 million.
#3 David Bowie
Prior to his demise in 2020, the late L.A. Lakers icon held a 7% ownership in the BodyArmor energy drink. His net worth was $400 million.
#2 Kobe Bryant
He was the author of the high fantasy works The Hobbit and The Lord of the Rings. His net worth was $500 million.