Famous comic creator dies after cancer battle, ex-wife shares final message
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Key Points:
- Scott Adams, creator of the comic strip "Dilbert," has died at age 68 after a prolonged battle with metastatic prostate cancer, as announced by his first ex-wife Shelly Miles on January 13, 2026.
- Adams had publicly shared the worsening of his cancer prognosis in early January 2026, stating that his chances of survival were "essentially zero" and describing ongoing health challenges including heart failure.
- Diagnosed in May 2025, Adams continued to update followers on his condition and sought assistance for treatment, including an appeal to former President Donald Trump for access to an FDA-approved medication.
- Known for his satirical take on corporate life, "Dilbert" debuted in 1989 and expanded
