Simon Cowell is a television and music producer, most famous for "The X Factor," "Britain's Got Talent," and "America's Got Talent." His annual salary was estimated at $95 million in 2015, according to Forbes, and he has a net worth of approximately $550 million, according to The Richest.
In an interview with Esquire in 2013, Cowell said: "I don't believe in passing on from one generation to another. Your legacy has to be that hopefully, you gave enough people an opportunity, so that they could do well, and you gave them your time, taught them what you know."
Although it's unclear whether Cowell still holds the same beliefs (the interview was conducted before the birth of his son Eric in early 2014), Cowell is expected to forward the vast majority of his fortune on to charities benefitting animals and children after his death.
Speaking to Esquire, the X Factor host said: "I'm going to leave my money to somebody. A charity, probably — kids and dogs."