‘Dilbert’ Creator Scott Adams Passes After Long Prostate Cancer Battle

Scott Adams, the renowned creator of the beloved comic strip “Dilbert,” has passed away at the age of 68 after a courageous fight against metastatic prostate cancer. The news of his death was announced by his first ex-wife, Shelly Miles, during a live broadcast of “Real Coffee With Scott Adams” on January 13, 2026. In an emotional segment, she revealed Adams’ final message to his followers, highlighting the gravity of his condition.

Details of Scott Adams’ Health Struggles

In his last update, Adams openly discussed his terminal diagnosis, stating that his chances of recovery were “essentially zero.” He shared these revelations during his New Year’s Day broadcast, underscoring a significant decline in his health. Adams had initially announced his prostate cancer diagnosis in May 2025, indicating the disease’s serious progression by early January 2026.

Adams’ Last Messages

• In his final video message, Adams expressed concerns about the impact on his body, stating, “My body fell before my brain.”
• He conveyed to his audience the challenges he faced, including ongoing heart failure and loss of mobility.
• Adams encouraged others to be prepared for his imminent passing as January approached.

Legacy of “Dilbert”

Scott Adams was born in Windham, New York, in 1957. He developed a passion for comic art at a young age, inspired by Charles Schulz’s “Peanuts.” After earning an MBA from the University of California, Berkeley, he began his career as a bank teller. In 1995, he fully committed to his craft, focusing on “Dilbert,” which first emerged in 1989.

“Dilbert” quickly gained widespread popularity for its satirical take on corporate culture, appearing in thousands of publications. The comic also transitioned into an animated series in 1999 and spawned a number of related books written by Adams. However, in 2023, several media outlets ceased publication of “Dilbert” following Adams’ controversial comments about race.

Further Contributions

Beyond “Dilbert,” Adams authored several notable works, including:

• “How to Fail at Almost Everything and Still Win Big” (2013)
• “Win Bigly: Persuasion in a World Where Facts Don’t Matter” (2017)
• “Loserthink: How Untrained Brains Are Ruining America” (2019)

In 2018, he launched his podcast aimed at fostering community among listeners and encouraging productive thinking.

Personal Life

Adams experienced two marriages in his lifetime. He was married to Shelly Miles from 2006 to 2014, followed by a brief marriage to Kristina Basham from 2020 to 2024. Throughout his life, Adams had no children.

In closing remarks shared by Miles, she emphasized Adams’ hopes for his legacy: to inspire others to lead useful lives and extend love throughout their days, a sentiment he echoed in his final message.

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