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.
Welcome to the Pop Quest Celebrity Net Worth Index — your real-time guide to the richest celebrities in the world.
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.
Who is the richest deceased celebrity in the world right now?
Right now, this is the late star sitting at the top of the Pop Quest money rankings.
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Browse dead-celeb rankings by category and see which iconic names still dominate through royalties, estates and lasting pop culture impact.
| # | Celebrity | Worth | Pop Quest Rank | Country |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 201 |
Darius DaneshRIP
Musician · UK
|
£1.5 million | — | UK |
| 202 |
Paul CattermoleRIP
Musician · UK
|
£1.5 million | — | UK |
| 203 |
Syd BarrettRIP
Musician · UK
|
£1.5 million | — | UK |
| 204 |
Mark SallingRIP
Actor · Global
|
£1.4 million | — | Global |
| 205 |
Dick HammerRIP
Actor · Global
|
£1.2 million | — | Global |
| 206 |
George AlagiahRIP
Journalist · UK
|
£1.2 million | — | UK |
| 207 |
Gig YoungRIP
Actor · Global
|
£1.2 million | — | Global |
| 208 |
James RansoneRIP
Actor · Global
|
£1.2 million | — | Global |
| 209 |
Jayne TrckaRIP
Actor · Global
|
£1.2 million | — | Global |
| 210 |
John Alford (actor)RIP
Actor · UK
|
£1.2 million | — | UK |
| 211 |
John Heard (actor)RIP
Actor · Global
|
£1.2 million | — | Global |
| 212 |
Joseph RothRIP
Actor · Global
|
£1.2 million | — | Global |
| 213 |
K
Kanbolat Görkem ArslanRIP
Actor · Global
|
£1.2 million | — | Global |
| 214 |
Kim WoodburnRIP
Media Personality · UK
|
£1.2 million | — | UK |
| 215 |
Martin ChiversRIP
Athlete · UK
|
£1.2 million | — | UK |
| 216 |
Marty ReismanRIP
Athlete · Global
|
£1.2 million | — | Global |
| 217 |
Megan MarshackRIP
Actor · Global
|
£1.2 million | — | Global |
| 218 |
Nikki GrahameRIP
Media Personality · UK
|
£1.2 million | — | UK |
| 219 |
The VivienneRIP
Media Personality · UK
|
£1.2 million | — | UK |
| 220 |
Thuy TrangRIP
Actor · Global
|
£1.2 million | — | Global |
| 221 |
Paul RitterRIP
Actor · UK
|
£1 million | — | UK |
| 222 |
Buddy DuressRIP
Actor · Global
|
£950,000 | — | Global |
| 223 |
Lee NajjarRIP
Reality Star · Global
|
£850,000 | — | Global |
| 224 |
Princess MargaretRIP
Royal · UK
|
£800,000 | — | UK |
| 225 |
Elsie KellyRIP
Actor · UK
|
£750,000 | — | UK |
| 226 |
Jeffrey DahmerRIP
Media Personality · Global
|
£500,000 | — | Global |
| 227 |
Nodar KumaritashviliRIP
Athlete · Global
|
£500,000 | — | Global |
| 228 |
John ForgehamRIP
Actor · UK
|
£400,000 | — | UK |
| 229 |
Ron LesterRIP
Media Personality · Global
|
£400,000 | — | Global |
| 230 |
Judith BarsiRIP
Actor · Global
|
£250,000 | — | Global |
| 231 |
Lloyd Avery IIRIP
Actor · Global
|
£200,000 | — | Global |
Who is the richest deceased celebrity in 2026?
Estate income, catalog sales, royalties and enduring fame can keep a star near the very top for years. Pop Quest keeps this list fresh so you can see which late icons still dominate the money race.
Why are deceased celebrities included in these rankings?
Some stars continue to earn huge sums long after their deaths through estates, music streams, book sales, licensing, film rights and cultural staying power. They still matter to the story of pop culture — so they still matter here.