‘Dilbert’ Cartoonist Scott Adams Passes Away at 68

‘Dilbert’ Cartoonist Scott Adams Passes Away at 68

Scott Adams, the controversial cartoonist behind the popular comic strip Dilbert, has died at the age of 68.

His death was confirmed today, following a battle with metastatic prostate cancer, which he revealed in May 2025, saying he had only months to live.

Before his death, Adams shared what he called “A Final Message,” reflecting on his life, work, and legacy. In the message, he wrote, “If you are reading this, things did not go so well for me. I have a few things to say before I go.” He added that he remained of “sound mind” while writing the message on January 1, 2026.

Adams became famous as the creator of Dilbert, a comic strip that mocked office life and corporate culture, making him a hero to millions of office workers worldwide.

He later rebranded himself as a digital commentator, known for strong opinions on politics, race, and identity, especially during the Trump-era media space.

In his farewell note, Adams spoke about the meaning he found in his work. He wrote, “I followed up with my book Win Bigly… I know that book changed lives because I hear it often.” He also said, “I had an amazing life. I gave it everything I had.”

He encouraged readers to carry on his impact, writing, “If you got any benefits from my work, I’m asking you to pay it forward as best you can. That is the legacy I want.” Adams closed his message with the words, “Be useful. And please know I loved you all to the end.”

Following news of his death, several public figures sent messages of condolence, including Elon Musk, who described Adams as a “unique thinker whose work impacted millions.”

Scott Adams is survived by his legacy as a cartoonist, author and online voice whose work influenced popular culture, sparked debates and left a lasting mark on media and commentary.