John le Carré – Author, $100 Million
The famed British author, John le Carré, is said to have a jaw-dropping net worth of $100 million! Given the success enjoyed by his novels with regular appearances on the bestsellers list and scripts of thriller movies, this number really is not shocking.
Throughout his prolific writing career, John was bestowed with countless awards and honors. What drew readers to his espionage novels was that the stories that Carré wrote about were real-life experiences. He passed away in 2020 due to pneumonia, leaving thousands of heartbroken fans and an unforgettable legacy.