Gore Vidal was an American writer who had a net worth of $30 million at the time of his death in 2012. Gore Vidal was known for his witty, incisive works interrogating social and cultural mores throughout history. Among his best-known novels are “The City and the Pillar,” “Julian,” “Myra Breckinridge,” and “Lincoln.” Beyond his writing, Vidal was significantly involved in politics, and unsuccessfully ran for the US House of Representatives and the US Senate in 1960 and 1982, respectively.
Buddy Hackett was an American comedian and actor who had a net worth of $10 million. Buddy Hackett was known for his roles in such films as “The Music Man,” “It’s a Mad, Mad, Mad, Mad World,” and “The Love Bug.” He was also known for his frequent appearances on television talk and variety shows throughout the 1950s and 60s, including both the Jack Paar and Johnny Carson versions of “The Tonight Show.” Among his other credits, Hackett starred as the titular character on the short-lived sitcom “Stanley,” and appeared many times on the game show “Hollywood Squares.”
Lou Piniella is a former professional baseball player and manager who has a net worth of $16 million. Lou Piniella, AKA “Sweet Lou,” played 16 seasons in Major League Baseball as an outfielder and managed big league teams from 1986 to 2010. He won World Series championships as both a player and manager.
Tim McCarver was an American Major League Baseball catcher and sportscaster who had a net worth of $10 million at the time of his death in February 2022. Tim McCarver played professional baseball for 21 years then transitioned into one of the game’s most admired broadcasters. During his playing career, Tim played for several teams in the MLB including the St. Louis Cardinals, Philadelphia Phillies, Montreal Expos, and the Boston Red Sox. As a broadcaster for Fox Sports, he called dozens of World Series and All-Star games. He won three Emmys for his broadcasting work.