#44: Bob Marley

Known as: Singer and songwriter

Net Worth: $130 million

Children: 11

Bob Marley, the legendary reggae icon hailing from Jamaica, met an untimely end at the tender age of thirty-six in the sunny confines of Miami, Florida. His remarkable career, spanning from 1962 to 1981, etched his name in the annals of music history. Marley, survived by eleven children, left behind a musical legacy and a net worth that swelled to $130 million.

Following his demise, Marley’s estate became a battleground for familial disputes. Surprisingly, the reggae maestro never penned a will, a decision influenced by his adherence to the Rastafarian faith, which forbade recognition of one’s mortality—something a last will and testament would undoubtedly entail. To this day, the disputes surrounding his estate continue to echo, casting a shadow over the legacy of the reggae legend.