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Even In Death, Bob Marley Still Making Millions From Cannabis And 'Smoking Accessories'

October 31, 2018

Michael Jackson, the King of pop who died of overdose/homicide on June 25, 2009 was top on the list with an earning of $400 million.

Even in death, some celebrities have not stopped making money from their craft. 

On Wednesday, Forbes released a list of highest paid dead celebrities for 2018.

Michael Jackson, the King of pop who died of overdose/homicide on June 25, 2009, was top on the list with an earning of $400 million.

Reggae maestro, Bob Marley, was fifth on the list with an earning of $23 million from the sales of his headphones, Marley natural cannabis and smoking accessories.

Playboy founder, Hugh Hefner, who died last year after suffering a cardiac arrest, came 7th on the list with an earning of $15 million.

See full list:

Michael Jackson             $400 million

Elvis Presley                   $40 million
Arnold Palmer                 $35 million
Charles Schulz                $34 million
Bob Marley                      $23 million
Dr. Seuss                         $16 million
Hugh Hefner                    $15 million
Marilyn Monroe                $14 million
Prince                              $13 million
John Lennon                    $12 million
XXXTentacion                  $11 million
Muhammad Ali                 $8 million
Bettie Page                      $7 million