Michael Jackson top-earning dead celebrity: report

7. Theodor Geisel. Geisel, creator of the Dr. Seuss children's books earned $11 million. Jason Covey (R), dressed as the Dr. Seuss character "Thing 2", adjusts his wig in front of Kyle Resnick, dressed as "Thing 1", before performing to commemorate the 50th birthday of the "Cat In The Hat" character in New York March 2, 2007.[Photo/Agencies]