Richest Dead Guys & a Chick....

1) Kurt Cobain
2) Elvis Presley
3) Charles M. Shulz
4) John Lennon
5) Albert Einstein
6) Andy Warhol
7) Dr. Seuss (Theodor Geisel)
8) Ray Charles
9) Marilyn Monroe
10) Johnny Cash
11) J.R.R. Tolkien
12) George Harrison
13) Bob Marley
Forbes came out with this list today. Only one gal? Only one!?! Who else would you have thought would be on the list?
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55 comments

  1. RobinOctober 31, 2007 at 5:14 PM

    For some reason I'm always surprised to see Dr Seuss on this list, but I don't know why I should be. Pretty much every English-speaking family on the planet owns at least a few of his books.

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  2. MamaGeek @ Works For UsOctober 31, 2007 at 5:17 PM

    From Kurt Cobain to Bob Marley to Charles Schultz - now THAT's a list.

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  3. SusieJOctober 31, 2007 at 5:20 PM

    One gal. What a sad state.

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  4. Nicole AustinOctober 31, 2007 at 5:20 PM

    Bob Marley? Wow! What a list. lol!

    Happy TT!

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  5. Nicole AustinOctober 31, 2007 at 5:21 PM

    oops, forgot my link
    http://www.nicoleaustin.wordpress.com :D

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  6. JoyismygoalOctober 31, 2007 at 5:30 PM

    Interesting ??? cant think who to add?

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  7. Up To My Ears In Mini HorsesOctober 31, 2007 at 5:43 PM

    Did you do the graphic for this one? Good ghost on the steps...saw it after a second look.

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  8. NicholasOctober 31, 2007 at 6:18 PM

    I'd have thought Agatha Christie, Irving Berlin and Harold Robbins would be there somewhere. But I suppose it's not just what you produced in your lifetime, it's also how good your accountants and lawyers were!

    http://agentlemansdomain.typepad.com

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  9. UnknownOctober 31, 2007 at 6:27 PM

    I would imagine Princess Diana would have a rather wealthy legacy.

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  10. Addicted to crafting October 31, 2007 at 6:34 PM

    That's a very cool list!!!! Happy TT!!!

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  11. Susan Helene GottfriedOctober 31, 2007 at 7:01 PM

    I saw this list earlier, but it didn't connect that only one woman was listed.

    We've got a lot of work to do to catch up, huh?

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  12. ♥.Trish.♥ DrumboysOctober 31, 2007 at 7:52 PM

    Doesn't surprise me ... great list !

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  13. LoriOctober 31, 2007 at 8:01 PM

    Wow...thanks for the memories. Poor Marilyn Monroe. I wonder if she knew she would be this famous?? Happy TT.

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  14. orneryswifeOctober 31, 2007 at 8:11 PM

    John Paul Getty or some of the oil Barons like Waite Phillips are some I would have thought would be on the list. I guess inflation made these others more wealthy.
    Happy TT!
    TM

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  15. CynthiaOctober 31, 2007 at 8:18 PM

    Yes Up to My Ears, I did the graphic...

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  16. pussrebootsOctober 31, 2007 at 8:31 PM

    Interesting list. Happy TT.

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  17. KarenOctober 31, 2007 at 8:37 PM

    Just today they put out another list === Elvis was 1, Lennon was 2, Charles Schulz was 3 and George Harrison was 4. Unfortunately, only Marilyn again -- the only woman. Altho, she'd probably like that!!
    Happy TT!

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  18. RaggedyOctober 31, 2007 at 9:18 PM

    That is some list!
    Terrific Thursday Thirteen!
    My TT is posted.
    Have a wonderful day!
    Happy TT'ing!
    *^_^
    (=':'=)
    (")_ (")Š
    Raggedy

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  19. MichelleOctober 31, 2007 at 9:41 PM

    So pretty much what you're saying is that these are 13 of the richest heirs in the world.

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  20. SECRET AGENT MAMAOctober 31, 2007 at 10:03 PM

    Wow! That's a list! I would have thought Johnny Carson would be on there?

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  21. The Egel NestOctober 31, 2007 at 10:37 PM

    I can't believe only one woman...if Oprah dies tomorrow...there is 2 :)


    Bradley
    The Egel Nest

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  22. SJ ReidheadOctober 31, 2007 at 11:08 PM

    Impressive list!

    The Pink Flamingo
    http://thepinkflamingo.blogharbor.com/blog

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  23. Keeping It RealOctober 31, 2007 at 11:21 PM

    Hi, found you over at Works For Mom and decided to pop in. I just heard on the radio today that deceased rapper Tupac Shakur tops Forbes' list of top-grossing dead entertainers. Ain't that something?

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  24. Lori aka A Cowboy's WifeOctober 31, 2007 at 11:33 PM

    Fan of 2,8,9,and 10:)

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  25. *Rae*October 31, 2007 at 11:34 PM

    I never thought Seuss or Einstein would be on that list Happy TT-http://inraesworld.blogspot.com/

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  26. Chelle Y.November 1, 2007 at 12:43 AM

    This is a great list! Too bad we could not have any of their money! They don't need it! :)

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  27. Pea in a PodNovember 1, 2007 at 12:45 AM

    LOL on the other one who commented if Oprah dies tomorrow:D

    Great list! Doesn't surprised me either!
    Mine is up here;
    Thursday Thirteen
    Happy TT and Happy Halloween!

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  28. damozelNovember 1, 2007 at 1:14 AM

    Wow, that really surprises me. I wouldn't have expected it.

    Love the you-as-jack o lantern photo. I can't link to my blog because you don't have comments enabled. See #82 for the link---we've got some amazing photos.

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  29. bichonpawzNovember 1, 2007 at 2:50 AM

    Anna Nicole Smith? Oh, and Princess Diana.

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  30. JanetNovember 1, 2007 at 5:40 AM

    I dunno but three of my favs are on that list, Lennon, Harrison & Tolkien!

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  31. ToniNovember 1, 2007 at 7:03 AM

    One female. There is a lesson in gender relations in that list somewhere.

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  32. DrillerAANovember 1, 2007 at 7:07 AM

    Reaching back, I thougt Cleopatra would make the list and the founder of Mary Kay cosmetics.
    Sam Walton of Wal-Mart could be on the list as well.

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  33. BloggersNovember 1, 2007 at 7:10 AM

    Kurt Cobain was so awesome!

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  34. UnknownNovember 1, 2007 at 7:27 AM

    I can't believe there was only one lady on the list. :-( Mary Kay Ash probably had (still has) much wealth since she was the one who started Mary Kay Cosmetics, which is still in business today. Great list. Happy TT!

    http://katskrackerbox.wordpress.com/2007/11/01/thursday-thirteen-13-13-haunting-halloween-recipes/

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  35. Head GagglerNovember 1, 2007 at 7:46 AM

    Wow, what a great list! How cool.

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  36. erinNovember 1, 2007 at 8:03 AM

    Only one gal, that is sad! I'm surprised Kurt Cobain is above Elvis. The King is slipping! :) Happy TT! Mine is 13 quotes from The Office!

    http://stephenanderin.blogspot.com

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  37. KCNovember 1, 2007 at 8:45 AM

    Now that was interesting
    Happy T13

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  38. WakelaNovember 1, 2007 at 9:02 AM

    Great list!

    Have a happy TT!

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  39. KellanNovember 1, 2007 at 9:12 AM

    Yeah - but she was some gal! Fun list - see ya.

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  40. ShirleyNovember 1, 2007 at 9:21 AM

    I was surprised to see Dr. Seuss and Johnny Cash on this list... don't really know why because I knew they were rich... but I guess not THAT rich. Also, Albert Einstein? My TT is here... I'd love to have you stop by.

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  41. HollyNovember 1, 2007 at 9:22 AM

    I LIKE your site. I do naps myself (though I can't blame it on having little kids anymore - ha ha)

    Only ONE woman? Geesh...

    Happy TT-13!

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  42. UnknownNovember 1, 2007 at 9:23 AM

    I would've thought Agatha Christie would be on the list since her books have NEVER gone out of print.

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  43. Sparky DuckNovember 1, 2007 at 11:02 AM

    Are they still arguing about who gets Marley's money?

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  44. Heidi HydeNovember 1, 2007 at 11:17 AM

    Well when Oprah and Martha die, they'll have to come out with a new list eh?

    -HH

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  45. NatalieNovember 1, 2007 at 11:39 AM

    I'm not sure who else I would have expected, but only one girl...bummer.

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  46. Wendy aka CheekyNovember 1, 2007 at 12:07 PM

    Give it time - Anna Nicole may end up there too

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  47. Tawnya ShieldsNovember 1, 2007 at 12:24 PM

    Now that was very interesting. Good TT. :o)

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  48. ellen b.November 1, 2007 at 12:52 PM

    Whoa!
    Happy TT to you...
    http://happywonderer.wordpress.com/2007/10/31/thursday-thirteen-7-sites-in-great-britain/

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  49. MetaMommyNovember 1, 2007 at 1:22 PM

    Interesting list, though I'm not sure of how Einstein fits in.
    Only one female...unfortunately, it makes sense since historically women have been so devalued. I'd like to see how the list changes in 50 years.

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  50. UnknownNovember 1, 2007 at 1:44 PM

    No kidding? That's interesting! Mine's up -- come by when you can :)

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  51. SianiNovember 1, 2007 at 2:25 PM

    Fascinating list. For some reason, I wouldn't have expected to see Kurt Cobain on there. My list is up at Siani's Pot-Pourri/. Happy TT!

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  52. MalcolmNovember 1, 2007 at 3:25 PM

    I am surprised that James Dean or Humphrey Bogart aren't on the list. By the way, your TT header is really cool!

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  53. J. LynneNovember 1, 2007 at 4:01 PM

    Well, good for Marilyn.

    Anna Nicole didn't have much money when she died because they're still fighting over the estate of her late husband.

    I too would have thought Princess Di would have been on that list, but supposedly the royal family doesn't have a whole lot of money of their own and she was actually divorced from Prince Charles. Even Fergie had to get a job after her divorce.

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  54. JackieNovember 1, 2007 at 10:35 PM

    Now that's a list!!!! :)

    Happy TT

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  55. VictoriaNovember 2, 2007 at 12:04 AM

    I'm surprised Kurt is #1, too. Peeps love their Nirvana, I guess!

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