American cartoonist and author (1957–2026)
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Scott Raymond Adams (June 8, 1957 – January 13, 2026) was an American cartoonist, author, and conservative commentator. He was best known as the creator of the Dilbert comic strip and nonfiction … Wikipedia
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Born Scott Raymond Adams
(1957-06-08)June 8, 1957
Windham, New York, U.S.
Died January 13, 2026(2026-01-13) (aged 68)
Pleasanton, California, U.S.
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Born Scott Raymond Adams
(1957-06-08)June 8, 1957
Windham, New York, U.S.
Died January 13, 2026(2026-01-13) (aged 68)
Pleasanton, California, U.S.
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3 weeks ago - Scott Raymond Adams (June 8, 1957 – January 13, 2026) was an American cartoonist, author, and conservative commentator. He was best known as the creator of the Dilbert comic strip and nonfiction works of business, self-improvement, commentary, and satire.
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Scott Adams, Creator of the 'Dilbert' Comic Strip, Dies at 68 - Slashdot
Scott Adams, who kept cubicle denizens laughing for more than three decades with Dilbert, the bitingly funny comic strip that poked fun at the absurdity of corporate life, died Tuesday.
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Ars Technica
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Scott Adams, Dilbert creator, dead at 68 - Ars Technica
January 13, 2026 - Scott Adams, the creator of the Dilbert comic strip, died today of prostate cancer at 68. Adams satirized the world of cubicle-based IT and engineering in Dilbert, which at its height appeared in 2,000 daily newspapers and was later anthologized ...
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Scott Adams, ‘Dilbert’ creator who poked fun at bad bosses, dies at 68
February 24, 2026 - Cartoonist Scott Adams at home in Pleasanton, California, in 2014. (Lea Suzuki/San Francisco Chronicle/Getty Images) ... Scott Adams, who became a hero to millions of cubicle-dwelling office workers as the creator of the satirical comic strip ...
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3 weeks ago - In response, Adams announced that on March 16, 2023, he would launch Dilbert Reborn on the subscription website Locals, describing it as "spicier than the original". Adams died in January 2026 from prostate cancer at the age of 68.
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Controversial 'Dilbert' Cartoonist Scott Adams Dies At Age 68
January 13, 2026 - Scott Adams, creator of the popular syndicated comic strip Dilbert, died today after a battle with prostate cancer, according to an announcement from his former wife Shelly Miles on a livestream on X. At its height, Dilbert reached an estimated ...
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Controversial Dilbert cartoonist Scott Adams dies aged 68
January 13, 2026 - Scott Adams, the US cartoonist who wrote and illustrated the comic strip Dilbert, has died of cancer at the age of 68. His ex-wife Shelly Miles announced his death on Tuesday during a live stream of his podcast, Real Coffee with Scott Adams.
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January 13, 2026 - Scott Adams, the American cartoonist best known for creating the comic strip “Dilbert,” has passed away after a battle with metastatic prostate cancer. Adams was 68. The creator previously announced his diagnosis last May, revealing that ...
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January 14, 2026 - (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez, File)] NEW YORK: Scott Adams, the US cartoonist famous for his "Dilbert" comic strip whose career was later soured by a racism row, has died at age 68, his ex-wife said Tuesday.
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Scott Adams, US creator of 'Dilbert' cartoon, dies at 68
January 14, 2026 - Scott Adams, the US cartoonist famous for his "Dilbert" comic strip whose career was later soured by a racism row, has died at age 68, his ex-wife said Tuesday. Adams, who rose to fame in the 1990s with his satirical take on white-collar office ...
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Scott Adams, creator of the long-running comic strip 'Dilbert,' has died. He was 68.
Published   January 13, 2026
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Scott Adams, Dilbert creator and conservative commentator, dies aged 68 | US news | The Guardian
January 13, 2026 - Scott Adams, the cartoonist behind the satirical comic strip Dilbert and conservative commentator, has died aged 68 after being diagnosed with prostate cancer. On Tuesday, Adams’s ex-wife Shelly Miles revealed his death in a tearful livestream ...
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Dilbert creator Scott Adams, whose comic strip was cancelled over racist remarks, dead at 68 | CBC News
January 13, 2026 - Scott Adams, whose popular comic strip Dilbert captured the frustrations of beleaguered, white-collar cubicle workers until he was abruptly dropped from syndication in 2023 for racist remarks, has died.
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'Dilbert' cartoonist Scott Adams dies after prostate cancer battle - YouTube
The creator of 'Dilbert,' Scott Adams, died at 68 after a battle with cancer, leaving behind artwork of satirical comics on corporate life.Read more: https:/...
Published   January 13, 2026
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'Dilbert' cartoon creator Scott Adams dies at 68 | wcnc.com
WASHINGTON — Scott Adams, the creator of the "Dilbert" comic strip, has died following a battle with metastatic prostate cancer. He was 68. Members of The Scott Adams School, formerly called "Coffee With Scott Adams," shared the news of Adams’ ...
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Scott Adams dies at 68: How 'Dilbert' cartoon strip made him famous — and what ended it - The Times of India
January 14, 2026 - Scott Adams, the creator of “Dilbert,” a chronicle of the indignities of American office work, who also introduced the IIT-ian Asok through his comic strip, died at 68 of aggressive prostate cancer, according to his family.On Tuesday, Adams’ ...
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'Dilbert' cartoon creator Scott Adams dies at 68 | kens5.com
WASHINGTON — Scott Adams, the creator of the "Dilbert" comic strip, has died following a battle with metastatic prostate cancer.
Published   January 13, 2026
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'Dilbert' cartoon creator Scott Adams dies at 68 | 9news.com
WASHINGTON — Scott Adams, the creator of the "Dilbert" comic strip, has died following a battle with metastatic prostate cancer.
Published   January 13, 2026
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"Dilbert" cartoon creator Scott Adams dies at 68 - YouTube
Scott Adams, the artist who created the "Dilbert" cartoon, died at 68, his ex-wife announced on Tuesday. CBS News' Shanelle Kaul has more.CBS News 24/7 is th...
Published   January 13, 2026