Renowned for his iconic comic strip “Dilbert,” Scott Adams has passed away at the age of 68. The news was shared by his first ex-wife, Shelly Miles, during a live stream on Adams’s social media channels. In 2025, Adams disclosed his battle with prostate cancer that had spread to his bones. He was under hospice care at his residence in Northern California.
“Dilbert,” featuring a mouthless protagonist in a white shirt and red tie, reached a peak with publication in 2,000 newspapers across 70 countries and 25 languages. Adams received the prestigious Reuben Award from the National Cartoonist Society in 1997. The comic character even made Time magazine’s list of influential Americans in the same year.
In a sudden turn of events in 2023, Adams faced backlash and lost syndication due to racist remarks, leading to the discontinuation of “Dilbert” in multiple newspapers. Despite this setback, Adams relaunched the comic strip as “Dilbert Reborn” on the platform Rumble and hosted a podcast discussing political and social matters.
Adams’s career trajectory faced a shift over the years, with controversies surrounding his views on various societal issues. His downfall was noticeable to keen followers of “Dilbert,” as the strip’s tone gradually darkened, reflecting the creator’s controversial stances on misogyny, anti-immigration, and racism.
President Donald Trump paid tribute to Adams, acknowledging him as a significant influencer and praising his resilience in battling illness. Adams leaves behind a legacy that resonated with readers worldwide, capturing the essence of office culture in a satirical and relatable manner.