Joan Rivers | $150  million

Joan Rivers is best remembered for her very controversial style of comedy. She was very sarcastic and direct, especially with regard to other celebrities. She was also heavily self-deprecating.  The actress started her career in comedy clubs, similar to how other comedians started in the 1960s. She was catapulted to fame following her appearance in The Tonight Show, which was hosted by her then-mentor, Johnny Carson. It was during this guest appearance that her comedic style was showcased and loved by the audience. She then went on to host The Joan Rivers Show and starred in the reality TV series, Joan & Melissa: Joan Knows Best?

She died in 2014, but she left a legacy and a lot of money. Her estate, perhaps without the insurance proceeds yet, was at $150 million. It was given to the people she loved, including her daughter, her staff, grandson, various charities, and her beloved dogs. Even in death, she made sure that her family was provided for.