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12. He Has Net Worth of $400 Million

Whatever you might think of Cosby, you have to admit he has some business savvy. When he was negotiating his sitcom deal, he got a salary plus an equal take of the show’s profits. Syndication turned that into a very lucrative arrangement. Along with his endorsements, stand-up, comedy albums, books and other performances, his net worth has been estimated at $400 million. He’s also been rather generous with philanthropic donations over the years. This includes a gift of $20 million to Spellman College, $3 million to the Morehouse School of Medicine, $1 million to the U.S. National Slavery Museum, plus close to $1 million in scholarship grants. Millions of dollars can’t buy his way out of this scandal, though, and its pretty clear that Cosby’s legacy is forever tainted.

Bill Cosby Performs
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