Stars who left children out of property empires

It is the ultimate family feud. Hollywood stars, rock icons and sports legends built eye-watering property empires, only to pass away and leave their children without a single cent. From a mega-mansion to fortunes that vanished behind trust walls, this is where the cash and real estate really went. Michael Hutchence Estimated estate at death: $10m to $20m When INXS frontman Michael Hutchence died in a Sydney hotel room in 1997, he left behind a global property portfolio believed to be worth tens of millions of dollars. His holdings included a waterfront residence on the Gold Coast, luxury villas in France and Bali, and commercial property in London. In his 1996 will, Hutchence instructed that the first half of his estate go to his only daughter, Heavenly Hiraani Tiger Lily Hutchence. The remainder was to be split between his partner Paula Yates, his parents and his siblings. When executors finalised the estate eight years later, they claimed the rock star died virtually penniless, declaring just $506 in cash and a $572 share of the band’s bank balance. MORE: Massive fortune Patrick Stewart left behind ‘I’m sorry’: Jerry Springer’s sad secret at 79 Stevie Wonder shock at 76 as ex wo...