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Wills of the rich & famous
How much did Helmsley leave her dog? Find out that & other last wishes of the rich.
The details of a person’s will often provide insight into their true feelings about who they trusted and, in some instances, offer a way to settle a score. Find out who left millions to their pet, bequeathed money to an ex-lover and more in this list of fascinating and quirky wills of the rich and famous.
July 3, 1949 – Dec. 7, 2010
The will of attorney and health care activist Elizabeth Edwards (What was her cause of death?) omitted her famous estranged husband (why they split). Find out who she named executor of her estate just six days before her passing.
Leona Helmsley
July 4, 1920 – August 20, 2007
Billionaire New York hotelier Leona Helmsley (What was her cause of death?) (see photos) famously left a staggering amount to a non-family member. (But, he didn’t get to keep all of it.) Living up to her nickname, some family members were left nothing. Helmsley also took care to ensure she and her beneficiary would be near each other even after death.
Janis Joplin
Jan. 19, 1943 – Oct. 4, 1970
Singing legend Janis Joplin (What was her cause of death?) wanted people to keep partying after she passed. Find out what she did. An Academy Award nominated actress has been tapped to play the raspy-voiced crooner in an upcoming film (watch classic Joplin).
Michael Jackson
August 29, 1958 – June 25, 2009
Michael Jackson (What was his cause of death?), one of the most commercially successful entertainers of all time, cut someone out of his will. He left his three children (see photos) in the care of a family member. (Who is second in line to gain custody?) One very important detail was left out of Jackson’s will. (Watch a touching tribute from Jackson’s daughter.) His estate (how much it was worth) was placed into a family trust.
Anna Nicole Smith
Nov. 28, 1967 – Feb. 8, 2007
Former Playboy model and reality TV star Anna Nicole Smith (What was her cause of death ?) left her entire estate to her late son and named her then-boyfriend executor. The will didn’t mention Smith's daughter, Dannielynn.The now nearly 4-year-old Dannielynn (see photos) is not entitled to a single penny from Smith's husband, oil tycoon J. Howard Marshall (how much was at stake?), a court ruled last year.Murky language in the will lead to a battle over Smith’s final resting place, the true father of her child and who stood to inherit from her death.
Princess Diana
July 1, 1961 – August 31, 1997
The last will and testament of England’s beloved Princess Diana (see photos), (What was her cause of death?) perplexed many by leaving a substantial sum to her butler.
She bequeathed nearly her entire estate (how much was it worth?) to her two sons, one of whom is recently engaged.
Marilyn Monroe
Hollywood bombshell Marilyn Monroe (What was her cause of death?) left a fellow actor her personal effects to be distributed among her friends. What did he do with the items instead?
A decision was handed down in 2008 that could cost her estate millions (find out why) after a battle over her residency determined Norma Jeane lived in New York at the time of her death.
John F. Kennedy
May 29, 1917 – Nov. 22, 1963
One of the United States’ most popular presidents, John F. Kennedy (assassination timeline), left his wife Jackie Kennedy a surprisingly small amount of cash (find out what she was bequeathed).
One of the United States’ most popular presidents, John F. Kennedy (assassination timeline), left his wife Jackie Kennedy a surprisingly small amount of cash (find out what she was bequeathed).
Babe Ruth
February 6, 1895 – August 16, 1948
Baseball legend Babe Ruth (find out his real name) left a long list of his possessions to his wife, Clara May Ruth. “The Great Bambino” (how he died) left his wife and two daughters a modest sum compared to the amount he bequeathed his sister.
Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis
July 28, 1929 – May 19, 1994
Former FLOTUS and style icon Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis (What was her cause of death?) did not name any of her children as executors of her will. Who got the job?
Kennedy Onassis’ children, Caroline and John, were left with the bulk of her estate which included a New York City apartment and special instructions.
Frank Sinatra
Dec. 12, 1915 – May 14, 1998
Though a surprising clause in Frank Sinatra’s will suggests tension among family members, Ol’ Blue Eyes (What was his cause of death was generous to his wife, Barbara, and also left cash to his ex-wife and their three children.
Farrah Fawcett
Feb. 2, 1947 – June 25, 2009
Former “Charlie’s Angels” star Farrah Fawcett (What was her cause of death?) shocked the public when it was revealed she left ex-boyfriend Gregory Lott a sum of money (find out how much) and completely cut out her long-time partner and the father of her child.
Wills of the famous
How much did Helmsley leave her dog? Find out that & other last wishes of the rich.
The details of a person’s will often provide insight into their true feelings about who they trusted and, in some instances, offer a way to settle a score. Find out who left millions to their pet, bequeathed money to an ex-lover and more in this list of fascinating and quirky wills of the rich and famous.
July 3, 1949 – Dec. 7, 2010
The will of attorney and health care activist Elizabeth Edwards (What was her cause of death?) omitted her famous estranged husband (why they split). Find out who she named executor of her estate just six days before her passing.
Leona Helmsley
July 4, 1920 – August 20, 2007
Billionaire New York hotelier Leona Helmsley (What was her cause of death?) (see photos) famously left a staggering amount to a non-family member. (But, he didn’t get to keep all of it.) Living up to her nickname, some family members were left nothing. Helmsley also took care to ensure she and her beneficiary would be near each other even after death.
Janis Joplin
Jan. 19, 1943 – Oct. 4, 1970
Singing legend Janis Joplin (What was her cause of death?) wanted people to keep partying after she passed. Find out what she did. An Academy Award nominated actress has been tapped to play the raspy-voiced crooner in an upcoming film (watch classic Joplin).
Michael Jackson
August 29, 1958 – June 25, 2009
Michael Jackson (What was his cause of death?), one of the most commercially successful entertainers of all time, cut someone out of his will. He left his three children (see photos) in the care of a family member. (Who is second in line to gain custody?) One very important detail was left out of Jackson’s will. (Watch a touching tribute from Jackson’s daughter.) His estate (how much it was worth) was placed into a family trust.
Anna Nicole Smith
Nov. 28, 1967 – Feb. 8, 2007
Former Playboy model and reality TV star Anna Nicole Smith (What was her cause of death ?) left her entire estate to her late son and named her then-boyfriend executor. The will didn’t mention Smith's daughter, Dannielynn.The now nearly 4-year-old Dannielynn (see photos) is not entitled to a single penny from Smith's husband, oil tycoon J. Howard Marshall (how much was at stake?), a court ruled last year.Murky language in the will lead to a battle over Smith’s final resting place, the true father of her child and who stood to inherit from her death.
Princess Diana
July 1, 1961 – August 31, 1997
The last will and testament of England’s beloved Princess Diana (see photos), (What was her cause of death?) perplexed many by leaving a substantial sum to her butler.
She bequeathed nearly her entire estate (how much was it worth?) to her two sons, one of whom is recently engaged.
Marilyn Monroe
Hollywood bombshell Marilyn Monroe (What was her cause of death?) left a fellow actor her personal effects to be distributed among her friends. What did he do with the items instead?
A decision was handed down in 2008 that could cost her estate millions (find out why) after a battle over her residency determined Norma Jeane lived in New York at the time of her death.
John F. Kennedy
May 29, 1917 – Nov. 22, 1963
One of the United States’ most popular presidents, John F. Kennedy (assassination timeline), left his wife Jackie Kennedy a surprisingly small amount of cash (find out what she was bequeathed).
One of the United States’ most popular presidents, John F. Kennedy (assassination timeline), left his wife Jackie Kennedy a surprisingly small amount of cash (find out what she was bequeathed).
Babe Ruth
February 6, 1895 – August 16, 1948
Baseball legend Babe Ruth (find out his real name) left a long list of his possessions to his wife, Clara May Ruth. “The Great Bambino” (how he died) left his wife and two daughters a modest sum compared to the amount he bequeathed his sister.
Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis
July 28, 1929 – May 19, 1994
Former FLOTUS and style icon Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis (What was her cause of death?) did not name any of her children as executors of her will. Who got the job?
Kennedy Onassis’ children, Caroline and John, were left with the bulk of her estate which included a New York City apartment and special instructions.
Frank Sinatra
Dec. 12, 1915 – May 14, 1998
Though a surprising clause in Frank Sinatra’s will suggests tension among family members, Ol’ Blue Eyes (What was his cause of death was generous to his wife, Barbara, and also left cash to his ex-wife and their three children.
Farrah Fawcett
Feb. 2, 1947 – June 25, 2009
Former “Charlie’s Angels” star Farrah Fawcett (What was her cause of death?) shocked the public when it was revealed she left ex-boyfriend Gregory Lott a sum of money (find out how much) and completely cut out her long-time partner and the father of her child.
Duran Duran is making new music. Which other rad stars have gotten a second wind?
1980s musician comebacks
Fame is fickle, but these musical stars of the 1980s have reinvented themselves -- and their careers -- to step back into the limelight with some of the biggest comeback stories. See who's still touring, looking for love and starring in movies.
Before Paula Abdul moved "Straight Up" the pop music charts in the 1980s, she was a famous cheerleader.After a few dormant years, she burst onto the scene again in the 2000s as a judge on the hit show "American Idol". Abdul left the show after eight years (find out why) but is back on TV and is giving music another shot.
Kylie Minogue
Former Australian child actress and pop star Kylie Minogue topped the charts in 1987, but soon declining record sales led to declining popularity.
The pop diva rose to prominence again in 2000 with a hit single. Despite a serious health setback in 2005, Minogue is touring again and released her 11th album last year. (What did critics think?)
The pop diva rose to prominence again in 2000 with a hit single. Despite a serious health setback in 2005, Minogue is touring again and released her 11th album last year. (What did critics think?)
Bret Michaels
Bret Michaels sang his way into 1980s glam rock superstardom. (What band was he in?)
After the group broke up, he wrangled his way back into the spotlight as the star of a reality TV showwatch clips). In the midst of major health woes, Michaels was "hired" in another reality competition and just released a new album.
After the group broke up, he wrangled his way back into the spotlight as the star of a reality TV showwatch clips). In the midst of major health woes, Michaels was "hired" in another reality competition and just released a new album.
LL Cool J
Hunky hip-hop star-turned-actor LL Cool J (what does that stand for?) once made a coveted list for artists. LL released his final Def Jam album in 2008.
Duran Duran
With their combination of new wave, funk and rock, Duran Duran became a sensation in the 1980s with a ditty about a woman with a strange appetite for love. The band has never disbanded and recently released its 13th studio album. How did it do on the charts?
Guns N' Roses
The lead singer of Guns N' Roses (what survey did he just top?) has been the only consistent member of the 1980s hard rock group, which boasts the highest-selling debut album of all time. After a nine-year hiatus in the 1990s and several tumultuous lineup changes, the band shocked the public with a surprise appearance.Guns N' Roses' comeback -- minus one famous former member -- has been marred by several incidents at live concerts. Find out what happened.
Devo
This quirky band from Akron, Ohio, gained a cult following in the early 1980s. Devo's kitschy mix of science-fiction themes and synchronized instrumentation has influenced other new wave bands. They debuted a new album -- and music video (watch it) -- in 2009. Devo is still touring to large audiences.
Steven Tyler
Steven Tyler made music history in the 1970s and 1980s with the rise of some self-proclaimed bad boys. The band hit a low in the early 1980s after drug abuse caused friction among members. (What were Steven Tyler and Joe Perry referred to as?) But in the late 1980s the bluesy, hard-rock group scored a number of hits with a comeback that has been called one of the most spectacular in music history.Tyler says his new high-profile job won't break up the band, which continues to perform and record music after 41 years.
Cyndi Lauper
New York City native Cyndi Lauper became one of the biggest pop stars in the 1980s with a string of party hits. Lauper has clung to her star power (Mattel recently immortalized her) and last year released her 11th album. (What did critics think?) But she failed to pass the ultimate test on a high-powered reality show.
Whitney Houston
Whitney Houston was queen of the 1980s and 1990s but crashed and burned after public battles with drugs and her ex-husband.The diva bounded back in 2009 -- sporting a new look and a new album -- with a highly publicized comeback. But the star hasn't been able to escape harsh critiques, and some fans were a bit disappointed. (How did they react?)
Jon Bon Jovi
Despite professional setbacks, 1980s rocker and heartthrob Jon Bon Jovi has transformed his glam rock fame into political activism, a successful solo career and even acting. Still performing, Bon Jovi just collected a record payday (find out how much) in concert sales.
Michael Jackson
After becoming the King of Pop thanks to the mega-success of 1982's "Thriller" (what record did it break?), Michael Jackson increasingly became synonymous with headlines alleging drug abuse and child molestation rather than his music.The pop star recently had a posthumous comeback. (Watch his latest video.) After his death in 2009, Jackson sold more than 8.2 million albums, making him the best-selling artist of 2009.
Cher
Cher rose to fame in the 1970s as one-half of a famous duo, but it was her solo career in the 1980s that launched her into musical superstardom as well as earning her top acting accolades.After taking some time off in the 1990s (find out why), the legendary diva has been coming back strong ever since, most recently singing and acting her way back into the spotlight with a new musical, "Burlesque"
Ice-T
After spending four years in the Army, rapper-turned-actor Ice-T made a name for himself writing raps and later releasing an album in 1987. His music career has since faded, but he stepped back into the limelight starring in his own VH1 reality show in 2006.Today, Ice-T is best known for his role on the NBC police drama "Law & Order: Special Victims Unit"
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