Cilla Black – £24 Million

Cilla Black was a celebrated English singer, actress, and television presenter who died on August 2, 2015, aged 72. She began her singing career in 1963, championed by her friends, The Beatles. Her unforgettable singles “Anyone Who Had a Heart” and “You’re My World” reached number one in the UK in 1964. By her demise, Black’s net worth had accumulated to £24 million.

Black’s successful music career, coupled with becoming one of the best-paid television presenters in the ’80s, ensured that she led a luxurious life. Her three sons divided an estate worth $15.8 million, and she even left her long-serving household staff a bequest of £20K.