At the peak of his career, Lance Armstrong was worth around $125 million, according to Sportscasting. He made over $20 million each year, largely from endorsements. When he was tragically diagnosed with testicular cancer, he raised almost $500 million for cancer research through his charity, Livestrong (via The New York Times).
After he survived the battle and hopped back on his wheels, though, he suffered a financial hit. Despite his interest in returning to competitive racing, French cycling team Cofidis dropped his annual contract, making him a free agent, per the Associated Press. Read More...
"Weird Al" Yankovic has crafted an amazing career out of making fun of other people. His inspired musical parodies are not only hugely popular, they are also often beloved by the very artists he is lampooning. You can almost tell just how popular a track has become, by whether or not he takes it and transforms it into something laugh out loud funny. He's been making us laugh to the beat of our favorite songs for more than 30 years, and his multiple musical awards, and a net worth of $16 million are a clear indication of just how good he is at what he does. Read More...
The world has never really come to grips with the loss of R&B star Aaliyah. In her heyday, it seemed like the Grammy-nominated singer was destined for a long career, having made the leap from music to modeling and acting. But, unfortunately, she died tragically in a 2001 plane crash in the Bahamas. As Aug. 25 marks the 18th anniversary of the singer’s untimely death, fans might find themselves asking questions about the moment. Read More...