6. Kurt Cobain – $100 Million

Famous for his role in the rockband called Nirvana, he focused his work mainly on the melodies than the lyrics. He has been able to reach a net worth of $100 million.

He suffered from stomach condition as well as chronic bronchitis, but that was not what killed him. Cobain tried suicide several times and endured a drug dependence, which eventually resulted in his death at 27-years-old. He used a shotgun and a concoction of drugs.