Scott Adams, Creator of 'Dilbert' Comic Strip, Dies at 68 After Cancer Battle

Scott Adams, creator of the satirical comic strip Dilbert, died at 68 after a battle with metastatic prostate cancer. Dilbert, launched in 1989, became widely popular for its critique of corporate office life, appearing in over 2,000 newspapers globally. Adams received the 1997 Reuben Award and was named among Time magazine's most influential Americans. In later years, he became a vocal supporter of Donald Trump and faced controversy in 2023 after making racially charged remarks, leading to the strip's cancellation by many outlets. Adams publicly documented his illness and sought treatment assistance from Trump before his death.