Pop Quest Rich List
Dead Celebrity Net Worth Index
The Richest Deceased Celebrities in the World (2026)
Explore 231 celebrity profiles ordered by estimated net worth using the filters you've selected.
Last updated: 5 May 2026
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From actors and musicians to presenters, athletes, and reality stars, explore the categories and discover who is really cashing in.
We also include legendary stars who have died, because their wealth, legacy, and impact on pop culture still shape the conversation today.
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231 profiles
| # | Celebrity | Worth | Pop Quest Rank | Country |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Giorgio ArmaniRIP
Fashion Designer · Global
|
£5.8 billion | — | Global |
| 2 |
Christian DiorRIP
Fashion Designer · Global
|
£850 million | — | Global |
| 3 |
Kobe BryantRIP
Athlete · Global
|
£400 million | — | Global |
| 4 |
William ShakespeareRIP
Media Personality · Global
|
£400 million | — | Global |
| 5 |
Queen Elizabeth IIRIP
Royal · UK
|
£370 million | — | UK |
| 6 |
Jeffrey EpsteinRIP
Businessperson · Global
|
£362 million | — | Global |
| 7 |
Gianni VersaceRIP
Fashion Designer · Global
|
£350 million | — | Global |
| 8 |
Michael JacksonRIP
Musician · Global
|
£350 million | — | Global |
| 9 |
Queen VictoriaRIP
Royal · Global
|
£350 million | — | Global |
| 10 |
Leonid RadvinskyRIP
Businessperson · Global
|
£320 million | — | Global |
| 11 |
Elvis PresleyRIP
Musician · Global
|
£300 million | — | Global |
| 12 |
Pierre CardinRIP
Fashion Designer · Global
|
£300 million | — | Global |
| 13 |
Steve BingRIP
Media Personality · Global
|
£300 million | — | Global |
| 14 |
Valentino (fashion designer)RIP
Fashion Designer · Global
|
£280 million | — | Global |
| 15 |
J.R.R. TolkienRIP
Author · UK
|
£250 million | — | UK |
| 16 |
Quincy JonesRIP
Musician · Global
|
£250 million | — | Global |
| 17 |
Bing CrosbyRIP
Actor · Global
|
£150 million | — | Global |
| 18 |
John LennonRIP
Musician · Global
|
£150 million | — | Global |
| 19 |
Yves Saint LaurentRIP
Fashion Designer · Global
|
£150 million | — | Global |
| 20 |
Tina TurnerRIP
Musician · Global
|
£140 million | — | Global |
| 21 |
Hubert de GivenchyRIP
Fashion Designer · Global
|
£130 million | — | Global |
| 22 |
Karl LagerfeldRIP
Fashion Designer · Global
|
£130 million | — | Global |
| 23 |
George HarrisonRIP
Musician · Global
|
£120 million | — | Global |
| 24 |
Jimi HendrixRIP
Musician · Global
|
£120 million | — | Global |
| 25 |
Robert RedfordRIP
Actor · Global
|
£120 million | — | Global |
| 26 |
George MichaelRIP
Musician · Global
|
£105 million | — | Global |
| 27 |
David BowieRIP
Musician · Global
|
£100 million | — | Global |
| 28 |
Prince (musician)RIP
Musician · Global
|
£85 million | — | Global |
| 29 |
Roberto CavalliRIP
Fashion Designer · Global
|
£85 million | — | Global |
| 30 |
Freddie MercuryRIP
Musician · UK
|
£80 million | — | UK |
| 31 |
Elizabeth TaylorRIP
Actor · Global
|
£75 million | — | Global |
| 32 |
Muhammad AliRIP
Media Personality · Global
|
£70 million | — | Global |
| 33 |
Phil LeshRIP
Musician · Global
|
£65 million | — | Global |
| 34 |
Agatha ChristieRIP
Author · UK
|
£60 million | — | UK |
| 35 |
Alexander McQueenRIP
Fashion Designer · UK
|
£60 million | — | UK |
| 36 |
Luciano PavarottiRIP
Opera Singer · Global
|
£60 million | — | Global |
| 37 |
Robin WilliamsRIP
Actor · Global
|
£60 million | — | Global |
| 38 |
Aretha FranklinRIP
Musician · Global
|
£55 million | — | Global |
| 39 |
Jackie CollinsRIP
Author · Global
|
£50 million | — | Global |
| 40 |
Matthew PerryRIP
Actor · Global
|
£50 million | — | Global |
| 41 |
Princess DianaRIP
Royal · UK
|
£50 million | — | UK |
| 42 |
Rob ReinerRIP
Actor · Global
|
£50 million | — | Global |
| 43 |
Terry PratchettRIP
Author · UK
|
£50 million | — | UK |
| 44 |
Jerry GarciaRIP
Musician · Global
|
£45 million | — | Global |
| 45 |
Kurt CobainRIP
Musician · Global
|
£45 million | — | Global |
| 46 |
Marvin GayeRIP
Musician · Global
|
£45 million | — | Global |
| 47 |
Michael CrichtonRIP
Author · Global
|
£45 million | — | Global |
| 48 |
Oscar de la RentaRIP
Fashion Designer · Global
|
£45 million | — | Global |
| 49 |
Chuck NorrisRIP
Actor · Global
|
£40 million | — | Global |
| 50 |
Tupac ShakurRIP
Musician · Global
|
£40 million | — | Global |
| 51 |
Diane KeatonRIP
Actor · Global
|
£35 million | — | Global |
| 52 |
James StewartRIP
Actor · Global
|
£35 million | — | Global |
| 53 |
Liam PayneRIP
Musician · UK
|
£35 million | — | UK |
| 54 |
Regis PhilbinRIP
Media Personality · Global
|
£35 million | — | Global |
| 55 |
Vivienne WestwoodRIP
Fashion Designer · UK
|
£35 million | — | UK |
| 56 |
Whitney HoustonRIP
Musician · Global
|
£35 million | — | Global |
| 57 |
Arthur Conan DoyleRIP
Author · UK
|
£30 million | — | UK |
| 58 |
AviciiRIP
DJ · Global
|
£30 million | — | Global |
| 59 |
Ian FlemingRIP
Author · UK
|
£30 million | — | UK |
| 60 |
Marilyn MonroeRIP
Actor · Global
|
£30 million | — | Global |
| 61 |
Roy Halston FrowickRIP
Fashion Designer · Global
|
£30 million | — | Global |
| 62 |
Angela LansburyRIP
Actor · UK
|
£25 million | — | UK |
| 63 |
Brigitte BardotRIP
Actor · Global
|
£25 million | — | Global |
| 64 |
Neil SedakaRIP
Musician · Global
|
£25 million | — | Global |
| 65 |
Roald DahlRIP
Author · UK
|
£25 million | — | UK |
| 66 |
Audrey HepburnRIP
Actor · Global
|
£20 million | — | Global |
| 67 |
Barbara WaltersRIP
Journalist · Global
|
£20 million | — | Global |
| 68 |
Barry WhiteRIP
Musician · Global
|
£20 million | — | Global |
| 69 |
Bob WeirRIP
Musician · Global
|
£20 million | — | Global |
| 70 |
Hulk HoganRIP
Media Personality · Global
|
£20 million | — | Global |
| 71 |
Janis JoplinRIP
Musician · Global
|
£20 million | — | Global |
| 72 |
Larry KingRIP
Media Personality · Global
|
£20 million | — | Global |
| 73 |
Linda McCartneyRIP
Media Personality · Global
|
£20 million | — | Global |
| 74 |
Maggie SmithRIP
Actor · UK
|
£20 million | — | UK |
| 75 |
Stephen HawkingRIP
Media Personality · Global
|
£20 million | — | Global |
| 76 |
Val KilmerRIP
Actor · Global
|
£20 million | — | Global |
| 77 |
Chris CornellRIP
Musician · Global
|
£19 million | — | Global |
| 78 |
Queen Mother ElizabethRIP
Royal · UK
|
£19 million | — | UK |
| 79 |
Alan RickmanRIP
Actor · UK
|
£18 million | — | UK |
| 80 |
Bob SagetRIP
Actor · Global
|
£18 million | — | Global |
| 81 |
Olivia Newton-JohnRIP
Musician · UK
|
£18 million | — | UK |
| 82 |
Virgil AblohRIP
Fashion Designer · Global
|
£18 million | — | Global |
| 83 |
Jim MorrisonRIP
Musician · Global
|
£16 million | — | Global |
| 84 |
Bruce LeeRIP
Actor · Global
|
£15 million | #29 | Global |
| 85 |
Enid BlytonRIP
Author · UK
|
£15 million | — | UK |
| 86 |
Ethel KennedyRIP
Media Personality · Global
|
£15 million | — | Global |
| 87 |
Jilly CooperRIP
Author · UK
|
£15 million | — | UK |
| 88 |
John CandyRIP
Actor · Global
|
£15 million | — | Global |
| 89 |
Kirstie AlleyRIP
Actor · Global
|
£15 million | — | Global |
| 90 |
Luther VandrossRIP
Musician · Global
|
£15 million | — | Global |
| 91 |
Phil SpectorRIP
Media Personality · Global
|
£15 million | — | Global |
| 92 |
Philip Seymour HoffmanRIP
Actor · Global
|
£15 million | — | Global |
| 93 |
Roy HornRIP
Media Personality · Global
|
£15 million | — | Global |
| 94 |
Heath LedgerRIP
Actor · Global
|
£14 million | — | Global |
| 95 |
Julian McMahonRIP
Actor · Global
|
£14 million | — | Global |
| 96 |
Lisa Marie PresleyRIP
Actor · Global
|
£14 million | — | Global |
| 97 |
Mac MillerRIP
Musician · Global
|
£14 million | — | Global |
| 98 |
Paul WalkerRIP
Actor · Global
|
£14 million | — | Global |
| 99 |
C.S. LewisRIP
Author · UK
|
£12 million | — | UK |
| 100 |
Charlie KirkRIP
Media Personality · Global
|
£12 million | — | Global |
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