50. Whitney Houston Will Always Be Loved
This iconic artist is best known for top hits such as “Saving All My Love For You,” “I Wanna Dance With Somebody,” and her cover of “I Will Always Love You.” Her records sold millions of copies worldwide, yet at the time of her shocking death at age 48, she was rumored to be facing financial trouble. Despite this, a year after her death, her estate was worth around $40 million.
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Whitney Houston is known as the “greatest singer of her generation.” However, in her personal life she faced many struggles, including addiction and a tumultuous relationship with ex-husband, Bobby Brown. But her struggles never stood in the way of her success, and she remains the bestselling solo female recording artist in music history.