Scott Adams, the renowned cartoonist and creator of the globally popular 'Dilbert' comic strip, passed away at the age of 68 on January 13, 2026. The news of his death was confirmed by his former wife, Shelly Miles, during a livestream of his YouTube show, 'Real Coffee with Scott Adams,' where she read a final message prepared by Adams. Adams had publicly revealed his diagnosis of metastatic prostate cancer in May 2025, noting it was the same aggressive form of cancer that former President Joe Biden had announced. Born on June 8, 1957, Adams became a household name with 'Dilbert,' which debuted in 1989 and satirized corporate office life, resonating with millions worldwide, including in India where characters like 'Asok the Intern' (often portrayed as an IIT graduate) were particularly relatable. The strip was syndicated in over 2,000 newspapers at its peak. However, Adams' later career was marked by controversy, notably in February 2023, when many newspapers and his syndicator dropped 'Dilbert' following remarks he made on a YouTube livestream that were widely criticized as racist. Despite these cancellations, Adams continued to publish his comic as a webcomic and remained active on social media and his podcast until his death. His passing marks the end of an era for a figure who profoundly influenced workplace humor while also sparking significant public debate.