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Pictures: Top-earning dead celebrities

Since his death on July 13, 2010, the former Yankees owner has earned $8 million.

Since his death on July 13, 2010, the former Yankees owner has earned $8 million.  (Jim McIsaac/Getty Images)

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Forbes published a list of which celebrities made the most money posthumously. Check out our gallery below to see the top 10 earners.

# 8 - Albert Einstein

Since passing away on April 15, 1955, this physicist has earned $10 million.  (ARTHUR SASSE/AFP/Getty Images)

# 5 - John Lennon

Late Beatle John Lennon has earned $17 million since he was shot on December 8, 1980 at the age of 40.  (/AFP/Getty Images)

#2 - Elvis Presley

After passing away on August 16, 1977 at the age of 42, the King has grossed $60 million.  (STF/AFP/Getty Images)

#1 - Michael Jackson

After passing away on June 25, 2009, Jackson has earned $275 million, more than the other members of the list put together.  (Christina Barany/Getty Images)

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