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  • Thomas Edward Bosley was an American actor, television personality and entertainer. Bosley is best known for portraying Howard Cunningham on the ABC sitcom Happy Days (1974–1984) for which he received a Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series nomination. Bosley also did a variety of voiceover work such as playing the lead character in the animated series Wait Till Your Father Gets Home, and the narrator of the syndicated film history documentary series That's Hollywood. He's also known for his role as Sheriff Amos Tupper in the Angela Lansbury lead CBS mystery series Murder, She Wrote (1984–1988), and as the title character in the NBC/ABC series Father Dowling Mysteries (1989–1991).
    Born: October 1, 1927, Chicago, Illinois, United States
    Died: October 19, 2010, Rancho Mirage, California, United States
    Cause of Death: Lung cancer and staph infection
    Net worth: $5 million
    Thomas Edward Bosley was an American actor, television personality and entertainer. Bosley is best known for portraying Howard Cunningham on the ABC sitcom Happy Days (1974–1984) for which he received a Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series nomination. Bosley also did a variety of voiceover work such as playing the lead character in the animated series Wait Till Your Father Gets Home, and the narrator of the syndicated film history documentary series That's Hollywood. He's also known for his role as Sheriff Amos Tupper in the Angela Lansbury lead CBS mystery series Murder, She Wrote (1984–1988), and as the title character in the NBC/ABC series Father Dowling Mysteries (1989–1991). Born: October 1, 1927, Chicago, Illinois, United States Died: October 19, 2010, Rancho Mirage, California, United States Cause of Death: Lung cancer and staph infection Net worth: $5 million
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  • Salvatore Phillip "Sonny" Bono was an American singer, songwriter, actor, and politician. In partnership with his second wife, Cher, he formed the singing duo Sonny & Cher. A member of the Republican Party, Bono served as the 16th mayor of Palm Springs, California, from 1988 to 1992, and served as the U.S. representative for California's 44th district from 1995 until his death in 1998.
    Born: February 16, 1935, Detroit, Michigan, United States
    Died: January 5, 1998, Stateline, Nevada, United States
    Cause of Death: Blunt trauma as a result of a skiing accident
    Net worth: $4 million
    Salvatore Phillip "Sonny" Bono was an American singer, songwriter, actor, and politician. In partnership with his second wife, Cher, he formed the singing duo Sonny & Cher. A member of the Republican Party, Bono served as the 16th mayor of Palm Springs, California, from 1988 to 1992, and served as the U.S. representative for California's 44th district from 1995 until his death in 1998. Born: February 16, 1935, Detroit, Michigan, United States Died: January 5, 1998, Stateline, Nevada, United States Cause of Death: Blunt trauma as a result of a skiing accident Net worth: $4 million
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  • Sharon Marie Tate Polanski was an American actress and model. During the 1960s, she appeared in advertisements and small television roles before appearing in films as well as working as a model. After receiving positive reviews for her comedic and dramatic acting performances, Tate was hailed as one of Hollywood's most promising newcomers, being compared favorably with the late Marilyn Monroe.
    Born: January 24, 1943, Dallas, Texas, United States
    Died: August 9, 1969, Los Angeles, California, United States
    Cause of Death: Murdered by stabbing
    Net worth: $300 thousand
    Sharon Marie Tate Polanski was an American actress and model. During the 1960s, she appeared in advertisements and small television roles before appearing in films as well as working as a model. After receiving positive reviews for her comedic and dramatic acting performances, Tate was hailed as one of Hollywood's most promising newcomers, being compared favorably with the late Marilyn Monroe. Born: January 24, 1943, Dallas, Texas, United States Died: August 9, 1969, Los Angeles, California, United States Cause of Death: Murdered by stabbing Net worth: $300 thousand
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  • Patsy Cline
    American country music singer
    One of the greatest country singers of all time, emotive yet distant and cool, and an influence on countless singers after her.
    Born: September 8, 1932, Winchester, Virginia, United States
    Died: March 5, 1963, near Camden, Tennessee, U.S.
    Cause of Death: Plane crash
    Net worth: $10 million
    Patsy Cline American country music singer One of the greatest country singers of all time, emotive yet distant and cool, and an influence on countless singers after her. Born: September 8, 1932, Winchester, Virginia, United States Died: March 5, 1963, near Camden, Tennessee, U.S. Cause of Death: Plane crash Net worth: $10 million
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  • Michael Jackson
    American singer, songwriter, and dancer
    The biggest pop star of the '80s, and one of the most popular artists of all time, with a brilliant, soulful voice and breathtaking dance moves.
    Born: August 29, 1958, Gary, Indiana, United States
    Died: June 25, 2009, Los Angeles, California, United States
    Cause of Death: Cardiac arrest induced by acute propofol and benzodiazepine intoxication
    Net worth:
    $1 billion

    As of now, the net worth of Michael Jackson's estate continues to grow due to the continuing popularity of his music and the shrewd management of his assets. The current net worth of his estate is estimated to be over $1 billion.
    Michael Jackson American singer, songwriter, and dancer The biggest pop star of the '80s, and one of the most popular artists of all time, with a brilliant, soulful voice and breathtaking dance moves. Born: August 29, 1958, Gary, Indiana, United States Died: June 25, 2009, Los Angeles, California, United States Cause of Death: Cardiac arrest induced by acute propofol and benzodiazepine intoxication Net worth: $1 billion As of now, the net worth of Michael Jackson's estate continues to grow due to the continuing popularity of his music and the shrewd management of his assets. The current net worth of his estate is estimated to be over $1 billion.
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  • Mervyn Edward Griffin Jr. was an American television show host and media mogul. He began his career as a radio and big band singer, later appearing in film and on Broadway.
    Born: July 6, 1925, San Mateo, California, United States
    Died: August 12, 2007, Los Angeles, California
    Cause of Death: Prostate cancer
    Net worth: $500 million
    Mervyn Edward Griffin Jr. was an American television show host and media mogul. He began his career as a radio and big band singer, later appearing in film and on Broadway. Born: July 6, 1925, San Mateo, California, United States Died: August 12, 2007, Los Angeles, California Cause of Death: Prostate cancer Net worth: $500 million
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  • Mark Twain
    American author and humorist
    Samuel Langhorne Clemens, known by the pen name Mark Twain, was an American writer, humorist, and essayist. He was praised as the "greatest humorist the United States.
    Mark Twain was an American humorist, novelist, and travel writer. Today he is best remembered as the author of The Adventures of Tom Sawyer (1876) and Adventures of Huckleberry Finn (1885). Twain is widely considered one of the greatest American writers of all time.
    Born: November 30, 1835, Florida, Missouri, United States
    Died: April 21, 1910, Stormfield
    Cause of Death: Angina pectoris
    Stormfield was the mansion built in Redding, Connecticut for author Samuel Clemens, best known as Mark Twain, who lived there from 1908 until his death in 1910.
    Net Worth
    When he passed in 1910, Mark Twain’s estate was valued at around $500,000, translating to nearly $14 million in today’s currency.
    Mark Twain American author and humorist Samuel Langhorne Clemens, known by the pen name Mark Twain, was an American writer, humorist, and essayist. He was praised as the "greatest humorist the United States. Mark Twain was an American humorist, novelist, and travel writer. Today he is best remembered as the author of The Adventures of Tom Sawyer (1876) and Adventures of Huckleberry Finn (1885). Twain is widely considered one of the greatest American writers of all time. Born: November 30, 1835, Florida, Missouri, United States Died: April 21, 1910, Stormfield Cause of Death: Angina pectoris Stormfield was the mansion built in Redding, Connecticut for author Samuel Clemens, best known as Mark Twain, who lived there from 1908 until his death in 1910. Net Worth When he passed in 1910, Mark Twain’s estate was valued at around $500,000, translating to nearly $14 million in today’s currency.
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  • While clearly best known for her Hollywood films, legendary screen actress Marilyn Monroe (born Norma Jean Mortenson) also dabbled in singing, perhaps most famously when she cooed “Happy Birthday, Mr. President” to John F. Kennedy in 1962, shortly before her death. The blonde bombshell is also well known for her steamy rendition of “I Wanna Be Loved By You” in SOME LIKE IT HOT and her boisterous version of “Diamonds Are a Girl’s Best Friend” in GENTLEMEN PREFER BLONDES. Though her studio recordings are few and far between, diehard Monroe fans can track down her various musical collections, which vary widely in quality.
    Born: June 1, 1926, Los Angeles, California, United States
    Died: August 4, 1962, Brentwood, Los Angeles, California, U.S.
    Cause of Death: Barbiturate overdose
    the star had a net worth of $800K at the time of her death, which is nearly $8 million in today's money.
    While clearly best known for her Hollywood films, legendary screen actress Marilyn Monroe (born Norma Jean Mortenson) also dabbled in singing, perhaps most famously when she cooed “Happy Birthday, Mr. President” to John F. Kennedy in 1962, shortly before her death. The blonde bombshell is also well known for her steamy rendition of “I Wanna Be Loved By You” in SOME LIKE IT HOT and her boisterous version of “Diamonds Are a Girl’s Best Friend” in GENTLEMEN PREFER BLONDES. Though her studio recordings are few and far between, diehard Monroe fans can track down her various musical collections, which vary widely in quality. Born: June 1, 1926, Los Angeles, California, United States Died: August 4, 1962, Brentwood, Los Angeles, California, U.S. Cause of Death: Barbiturate overdose the star had a net worth of $800K at the time of her death, which is nearly $8 million in today's money.
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  • Vivian Vance was an American actress best known for playing Ethel Mertz on the sitcom I Love Lucy, for which she won the 1953 Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Supporting Actress, among other accolades. She also starred alongside Lucille Ball in The Lucy Show from 1962 until she left the series at the end of its third season in 1965. In 1991, she posthumously received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. She is most commonly identified as Lucille Ball’s longtime comedic foil from 1951 until her death in 1979.
    Born: July 26, 1909, Cherryvale, Kansas, United States
    Died: August 17, 1979, Belvedere, California, United States
    Cause of Death: Breast and bone cancer
    Net worth: $1 million
    Vivian Vance was an American actress best known for playing Ethel Mertz on the sitcom I Love Lucy, for which she won the 1953 Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Supporting Actress, among other accolades. She also starred alongside Lucille Ball in The Lucy Show from 1962 until she left the series at the end of its third season in 1965. In 1991, she posthumously received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. She is most commonly identified as Lucille Ball’s longtime comedic foil from 1951 until her death in 1979. Born: July 26, 1909, Cherryvale, Kansas, United States Died: August 17, 1979, Belvedere, California, United States Cause of Death: Breast and bone cancer Net worth: $1 million
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  • Lucille Désirée Ball was an American actress, comedian, producer, and studio executive. She was recognized by Time in 2020 as one of the most influential women of the 20th century for her work in all four of these areas. She was nominated for 13 Primetime Emmy Awards, winning 5, and was the recipient of several other accolades, such as the Golden Globe Cecil B. DeMille Award and two stars on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. She earned many honors, including the Women in Film Crystal Award, an induction into the Television Hall of Fame, a Kennedy Center Honor, and the Governors Award from the Academy of Television Arts & Sciences.
    Born: August 6, 1911, Jamestown, New York, United States
    Died: April 26, 1989, Los Angeles, California, United States
    Cause of Death: Acute aortic aneurysm
    Net worth: $60 million
    Lucille Désirée Ball was an American actress, comedian, producer, and studio executive. She was recognized by Time in 2020 as one of the most influential women of the 20th century for her work in all four of these areas. She was nominated for 13 Primetime Emmy Awards, winning 5, and was the recipient of several other accolades, such as the Golden Globe Cecil B. DeMille Award and two stars on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. She earned many honors, including the Women in Film Crystal Award, an induction into the Television Hall of Fame, a Kennedy Center Honor, and the Governors Award from the Academy of Television Arts & Sciences. Born: August 6, 1911, Jamestown, New York, United States Died: April 26, 1989, Los Angeles, California, United States Cause of Death: Acute aortic aneurysm Net worth: $60 million
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