‘Dilbert’ Creator Scott Adams Passes Away Following Prostate Cancer Battle
Scott Adams, the renowned creator of the comic strip “Dilbert,” has passed away at the age of 68. His death follows a prolonged battle with prostate cancer. Adams’s former wife, Shelly Miles, shared the news during a broadcast of his podcast, announcing, “He’s not with us anymore.”
Health Struggles and Prostate Cancer Diagnosis
Earlier this month, Adams provided a troubling health update during an episode of his podcast, “Real Coffee with Scott Adams.” He revealed his condition had worsened, stating, “the odds of me recovering are essentially zero.” He also mentioned ongoing health issues, including heart failure, which impacted his breathing.
Adams was first diagnosed with prostate cancer in May 2023, a diagnosis he shared publicly on his YouTube channel. He compared his situation to that of President Joe Biden, stating that his cancer had spread to his bones. At that time, he voiced concerns about the limited time he had left, expressing, “I’m in pain, I’m always in pain.”
Adams’s Legacy
Scott Adams gained prominence in the 1990s thanks to “Dilbert,” a comic strip that humorously depicted office culture. It became a staple in approximately 2,000 newspapers across 65 countries. However, in early 2023, the comic faced significant backlash following Adams’s controversial remarks regarding race.
- In February 2023, Adams described Black individuals as members of “a hate group.”
- This led to widespread media condemnation and the cancellation of “Dilbert” by several publishers.
- The editor of the San Francisco Chronicle stated that the comic transformed from “being hilarious to being hurtful and mean.”
Throughout his career, Adams authored several novels and non-fiction works unrelated to “Dilbert.” He also frequently commentated on social and political issues through his long-running YouTube program, which had garnered around 174,000 subscribers.
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