An American poet, singer-songwriter, and musician named Rod McKuen had a net worth of $20 million.
Born in Oakland, California in April 1933, Rod McKuen passed away in January 2015 after a long illness.
McKuen was among the most popular poets in America during the late 1960s.
He crafted recordings of popular music, spoken word poetry, classical music, and film soundtracks.
McKuen’s musical compositions earned him a Pulitzer Prize and two Academy Awards, and his adaptations of songs by Jacques Brel gained him widespread recognition in the English-speaking world.
According to the Associated Press, McKuen has sold more than 100 million records and 60 million books worldwide.
His compositions have been performed by a diverse range of artists, including Barbra Streisand, Perry Como, Waylon Jennings, Petula Clark, The Boston Pops, Johnny Cash, Chet Baker, Johnny Mathis, and Frank Sinatra, totaling over 1,500 songs.
He was nominated for an Academy Award for his work in A Boy Named Charlie Brown and The Prime of Miss Jean Brodie.
On January 29, 2015, Rod McKuen passed away at the age of 81.