'Dilbert' creator Scott Adams dies at 68 after prostate cancer diagnosis
Yahoo • • general
Key Points:
- Scott Adams, creator of the comic strip “Dilbert,” has died at age 68 from metastatic prostate cancer, with his former wife announcing his passing via a livestream on X, reading a statement Adams had prepared.
- Adams had publicly shared his cancer diagnosis in May 2023 and sought help from former President Donald Trump after claiming delays in treatment from his healthcare provider, Kaiser Permanente.
- Born in 1957, Adams gained fame for “Dilbert,” a satirical comic about office culture that debuted in 1989 and became widely popular, spawning books and a TV show; he was also known for his early adoption of internet communication and political commentary.
- In 2023, Adams faced major backlash and was dropped by many publications after
