UPDATE 10:30 AM: Scott Adams, the creator of the iconic Dilbert comic strip, has passed away at age 68 from metastatic prostate cancer.
His ex-wife and family confirmed he entered hospice care in early January 2026 amid rapid health decline, including paralysis below the waist, heart failure, and widespread metastasis. Recent updates from his podcast and social media indicated he had days or weeks left, with his final public messages reflecting acceptance and a conversion to Christianity—he proclaimed Jesus Christ as his Lord and Savior, expressing hope for eternity.
Adams announced his terminal diagnosis in May 2025, describing it as the same aggressive prostate cancer form as former President Joe Biden's. Despite appeals for treatments like Pluvicto (including public requests to President Trump), his condition deteriorated sharply through late 2025 and into 2026.
Best known for Dilbert (launched 1989), which satirized corporate life and appeared in thousands of newspapers at its peak, Adams also authored books on persuasion, success, and systems thinking. His later years drew controversy, including 2023 remarks leading to widespread newspaper cancellations of Dilbert.
Tributes on social media highlight his influence on humor, business insights, and unfiltered commentary. Many fans and commentators expressed sadness, with prayers for his family. He leaves a complex legacy as a sharp cultural observer who remained active until the end.