Top-earning dead celebrities

Take a look at 10 of world's top-earning dead celebrities, according to Forbes: Michael Jackson: The King of Pop, Michael Jackson has topped Forbes' list of world's top-earning dead celebs with an earning of $275 million. Jackson was 50 when he died on June 25 last year, shortly before a scheduled comeback tour. (AP)

Elvis Presley: The iconic 'King of Rock' Elvis Presley features on the second position on the list of top-earning dead celebrities with an earning of $60 million. Elvis, who was suffering from severe health problems, died at the age of 42, in 1977. (REUTERS)

J.R.R. Tolkein: 'Lord of the Rings' author J.R.R. Tolkien, whose triology novels was turned into films by Hollywood director Peter Jackson, is at the third position on this list with earnings of $ 50 million. (AGENCIES)

Charles Schulz: Charles Schulz is at the fourth position on the list with $33 million. (REUTERS)

John Lennon: Late legend John Lennon ranks number 5 on the list of top-earning dead celebrities with an income of $ 17 million. (AP)

Stieg Larsson: Swedish author Larsson features on the sixth position with $18 million. (REUTERS)

Theodor Geisel: The creator of Dr Seuss children's books is at the seventh position on the list with an earning of $11 million. (REUTERS)

Albert Einstein: Eminent scientist Albert Einstein takes the 7th spot on the list with an income of $10 million.  (REUTERS)

George Steinbrenner: Yankees baseball team owner Late George Steinbrenner came in at ninth position on the list with $8 million. (AFP)

Richard Rodgers: Late songwriter Richard Rodgers round up the list of 10 of world's top-earning dead celebrities, with $7 million. (AGENCIES)