Deceased Nirvana lead singer Kurt Cobain has topped the list of Forbes.com’s top-earning dead celebrities, moving Elvis Presley down a notch to second place. Cobain earned over $50 million from October 2005 to October 2006, Cobain earned $50m, where Elvis Presley only made $42 million during the same period.

Forbes.com has been publishing the top-earning dead celebrity list for the last 6 years and bases its totals on licensing deals for the deceased celebrities’ work and image in advertising. Cobain has not previously appeared on the list since all of his stake was owned by his widow Courtney Love, but Love recently sold 25% to a music publishing company.

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