‘Dilbert’ cartoonist Scott Adams dies at 68 – JS

Renowned cartoonist Scott Adams, best known for creating the popular comic strip “Dilbert,” has passed away at the age of 68.

Adams, who resided in Windham, New York, lost his battle with prostate cancer, as confirmed by his ex-wife, Shelly Miles. The news of his passing was shared during a live stream on his YouTube channel, Coffee with Scott Adams, where Miles read a statement prepared by Adams himself.

In his statement, Adams expressed gratitude for the life he lived, stating, “I had an amazing life and gave it everything I had.”

Throughout his illness, Adams kept his fans updated on his condition, which had progressed to his bones. In a previous announcement in May, he had mentioned that he anticipated his time to be limited.

Despite receiving support from various admirers, including members of the Trump Administration who offered assistance, Adams acknowledged in a recent video conference that he was nearing the end of his journey.

His ex-wife revealed to TMZ that Adams was under hospice care and was expected to pass away in the coming days.

Having started treatment for prostate cancer in May, Adams had shared at the beginning of the year that the chances of his recovery were slim, describing the news as “all bad.”

Adams credited Charles Schultz, the creator of “Peanuts,” as a major influence in his career. Born as the middle child in a family of three, Adams was a valedictorian in high school and pursued economics at Hartwick College before furthering his studies at the Haas School of Business at the University of California, Berkeley.