Media mogul Simon Cowell has revealed he plans to leave his fortune to charity.

The X Factor boss, who is [uuid=dba75f63-4efd-4e12-bebb-a0ba2a09ac69]currently expecting his first child[/uuid] with New York socialite Lauren Silverman, said he "doesn't believe in" leaving money as an inheritance for children.

Cowell told Esquire magazine: "I'm going to leave my money to somebody. A charity, probably - kids and dogs. I don't believe in that passing on from one generation to another."

The 53-year-old also discussed his work ethic and what he wants his legacy to be.

Simon said: "I'm going to be still working in my eighties or nineties if I can.

"A lot of people who retire, they hate their job so much, they just love the idea of not working anymore. That horrifies me."

The star added: "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. I like that feeling."