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Forbes magazine published this week the list of the 13 celebrities who generate the most money in the world after death.
In the group are athletes, artists and entertainers whose income -despite being in the cemetery- reached the figure of $1.6 billion this 2022.
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According to the publication, which began in 2001 to investigate the finances of dead celebrities, this year’s earnings increased by 72% compared to 2021, which is a record.
To make the list, the magazine indicated that it took into account sales taxes, transfers and license agreements. They also did interviews with industry experts.
The one who leads the group is the famous writer J. R. R. Tolkien, who is the author of the “Lord of the Rings” and “The Hobbit” sagas. The former Oxford professor passed away in 1973, but the intellectual property rights to his films, video games and other fantasy-related products continue to make money.
Tolkien’s legacy, according to Forbesgenerated profits of US$500 million.
The writer is followed by the basketball star Kobe Bryantafter the sale of its stake in the BodyArmor sports drink company to Coca-Cola generated US$400 million.
Bryant died in January 2020 in the crash of the helicopter he was traveling in against some mountains in Santa Monica, California.
While the third place goes to the singer David Bowiewho accumulates profits of US$250 million.
On the list, which does not include any women, the only Latino is the star of Mexican music John Gabriel.
Here is the complete list of celebrities and the data of the earnings generated by their names in 2022:
J. R. R. Tolkien – died 1973
Kobe Bryant – passed away in 2020
David Bowie – passed away in 2016
Elvis Presley – died in 1977
James Brown – passed away in 2006
Michael Jackson – passed away in 2009
Lonard Cohen – passed away in 2016
Dr. Seuss – passed away in 1991
Jeff Porcaro – passed away in 1992
Charles Schulz – passed away in 2000
John Gabriel – passed away in 2016
John Lennon – died in 1980
George Harrison – died in 2001
Source: Elcomercio
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