Scott Adams, the famous cartoonist who created the “Dilbert” comic strip was confirmed dead on Tuesday morning at the age of 68 following a battle with metastatic prostate cancer.
The Associated Press reported that Adams announced that he had been diagnosed with prostate cancer that spread to his bones last year. Adams’ ex-wife, Shelly Miles, confirmed that he had started hospice care at his home on Monday, according to the outlet.
During a Tuesday morning broadcast, Miles announced that Adams was “not with us anymore.” The cartoonist’s former wife also shared the “Dilbert” creator’s final message for his audience, which he wrote less than two weeks before his death.
Speaking on behalf of her former husband, Miles said, “If you’re reading this, things did not go well for me. I have a few things to say before I go. My body fell before my brain. I am of sound mind as I write this January 1, 2026.”
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“Many of my Christian friends have asked me to find Jesus before I go. I’m not a believer, I have to admit the risk/reward calculation for doing so looks so attractive to me, so here I go,” Miles added on Adams’ behalf. “I accept Jesus Christ as my lord and savior, and look forward to spending an eternity with him. The part about me not being a believer should be quickly resolved if I wake up in heaven. I won’t need any more convincing than that. I hope I’m still qualified for entry.”
The Associated Press reported that Adams became famous for launching the “Dilbert” comic strip, which satirized the modern office culture. In his final message, Adams explained how he transitioned from just writing cartoons to publishing “useful books,” such as “How to Fail at Almost Everything and Still Win Big,” “Win Bigly,” “Loserthink,” and “Reframe Your Brain.” In addition to working as a writer, Adams also hosted a show called “Coffee With Scott Adams.”
In the conclusion of his final message, Adams wrote, “I had an amazing life. I gave it everything I had. If I got any benefits from my work, I am asking that you pay it forward as best as you can. That’s the legacy I want. Be useful, and please know I loved you all to the very end.”
Following the announcement of Adams’ death on Tuesday, President Donald Trump released a statement on Truth Social, saying, “Sadly, the Great Influencer, Scott Adams, has passed away. He was a fantastic guy, who liked and respected me when it wasn’t fashionable to do so. He bravely fought a long battle against a terrible disease. My condolences go out to his family, and all of his many friends and listeners. He will be truly missed. God bless you Scott!”
Trump also shared a picture of Adams standing next to him inside the Oval Office at the White House.
