YouTube Title (under 100 characters):Dilbert Creator Scott Adams Dies at 68 — A Brilliant Legacy Shadowed by Controversy
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Good evening and we begin tonight with the passing of one of the most influential — and controversial — figures in modern cartooning.
Scott Adams, the creator of the iconic comic strip Dilbert , has died at the age of 68 after a long battle with cancer. His death was confirmed by his ex-wife, Shelly Miles, during a livestream of his podcast, Real Coffee with Scott Adams . Fighting back tears, she told listeners simply, “He’s not with us anymore,” before sharing a final message Adams left behind for his audience.
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For millions around the world, Scott Adams was the sharp, satirical voice of office life. When Dilbert first appeared in 1989, it struck a nerve almost instantly. Through the eyes of a smart but endlessly frustrated engineer, Adams skewered corporate bureaucracy, clueless management, pointless meetings and workplace politics. At its peak, Dilbert ran in more than 2,000 newspapers across 65 countries, becoming a daily ritual for workers who saw their own cubicles reflected in its humor.
The strip went far beyond newspapers. It inspired bestselling books, an animated television series and even a video game. Adams himself was widely recognized for his work, winning top honors from the National Cartoonists Society. For years, Dilbert wasn’t just entertainment — it was cultural shorthand for modern working life.
But Adams’ later years were defined as much by controversy as by creativity.
In 2023, major newspapers dropped Dilbert after Adams made widely condemned comments about Black Americans during an online broadcast. He referred to them as a “hate group” and urged white Americans to “get the hell away,” remarks that sparked outrage and led to the collapse of the strip’s mainstream distribution. Adams later said he was using hyperbole, insisted he disavowed racism and argued that his words had been taken out of context — but the damage was already done.
Despite this, Adams retained a loyal following and became increasingly vocal in political and self-help spaces. A supporter of U.S. President Donald Trump, he continued podcasting and writing even as his health declined. Adams revealed in 2025 that his prostate cancer had spread to his bones and earlier this year, he told listeners plainly that recovery was unlikely.
In his final message, Adams reflected on his life without bitterness. “I had an amazing life,” he wrote. “Be useful. Pay it forward. That’s the legacy I want.”
Scott Adams leaves behind a complicated legacy — one defined by groundbreaking satire, sharp insight into workplace culture and deeply divisive public statements. For some, he will always be the voice that made office life bearable. For others, his later remarks will forever overshadow his work.
Tonight, the world remembers a man who shaped how an entire generation laughed at work — and wrestles with how to reconcile genius, influence and controversy in a single life.
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