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Celebrities tend to make large amounts of money in their lives, and that money making doesn't necessarily stop at their death. Celebrity estates continue to rake in royalties and profits, as their persona and products (music, movies, perfumes, etc.) long outlives their physical lives. Forbes put together it's annual list of the highest-earning dead celebrities. Think you know who who came out at #1? (I'll give you a hint, it's not MJ)
Take a dead Hollywood legend known for her stunning jewelry and a record-breaking auction and what do you get? The highest-earning dead celebrity..
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