Dolly Parton ranks fifth on 2026 Highest paid dead celebrities
Nov 4, 2026, 4:35 PM
She has only been dead 10 weeks, but Dolly is making money in her afterlife.
Yahoo says Dolly Parton ranks fifth on Forbes’ 2026 highest-paid dead celebrities list with an estimated $46 million in earnings.
Her music rights and 50% ownership in Dollywood and its Splash Country waterpark continue to generate revenue.
Top 10 Dead Earners:
10. George Harrison, $15 million
9. John Lennon, $18 million
8. Diane Keaton, $22 million
7. Prince, $24 million
6. Bob Marley, $25 million
5. Dolly Parton, $46 million
4. Elvis Presley, $75 million
3. Dr. Seuss, $80 million
2. Michael Jackson, $140 million
1. Quincy Jones, $150 million
Read more about the requirements (besides death) here
