Scott Adams, Creator of the Satirical ‘Dilbert’ Comic Strip, Dies at 68
The New York Times • • general
Key Points:
- Scott Adams, creator of the popular comic strip "Dilbert," died at age 68 in Pleasanton, California, after receiving hospice care for aggressive prostate cancer.
- Adams' "Dilbert," inspired by his experience as a middle manager, satirized corporate and high-tech workplace culture for over 30 years.
- The comic strip featured memorable characters like Dilbert, Dogbert, and the Pointy-Haired Boss, and was syndicated in about 2,000 newspapers worldwide at its peak.
- Adams faced significant backlash in 2023 after making racist comments on his podcast, leading to "Dilbert" being dropped by more than 1,000 newspapers.
- In addition to his comic work, Adams authored
