5. Elizabeth Taylor (tie)
$12 million
Actress
Died: March 23, 2011
Age: 79
Cause: Heart Failure

Taylor was the last of the truly glamorous movie stars. She’s already earning big from her successful perfume, White Diamonds. In December Christie’s will auction off the star’s jewels, art and gowns in a sale that is expected to bring in at least $30 million. After that, it will be up to her estate’s executors to decide if they want to license Taylor’s image or keep her profile low.