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Scott Adams, the creator of the popular comic strip Dilbert, has died at the age of 68 after a battle with cancer. His death was announced by his ex-wife Shelly Miles on his podcast, Real Coffee with Scott Adams.
Adams was known for his satirical strip about a competent but frustrated engineer navigating a dysfunctional workplace, which debuted in 1989 and was featured in over 2,000 newspapers across 65 countries. The Dilbert character also appeared in books, an animated TV series, and a video game.
However, Adams' career became controversial in 2023 when several newspapers, including the Washington Post, dropped his comic strip following accusations of racist comments. He referred to Black Americans as a "hate group" and advised white Americans to avoid Black people, comments he later defended as hyperbole taken out of context, while disavowing racism.
US President Donald Trump paid tribute to Adams on social media, calling him a "Great Influencer" and praising his support during times when it was unpopular.
In a final message shared posthumously, Adams expressed gratitude for his life and encouraged others to "pay it forward" and be useful.
Besides cartooning, Adams was a trained hypnotist and author of several self-help books. He had been receiving end-of-life care after his prostate cancer, diagnosed in May 2025, metastasized to his bones. Earlier this year, he acknowledged the low chance of recovery and spoke openly about his health challenges in his final months.
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