Scott Adams, the 67-year-old creator of the “Dilbert” comic strip, has revealed he is battling advanced prostate cancer. During a live stream on May 19, Adams shared that, like former President Joe Biden, he was diagnosed with the disease—but in his case, it has already spread to his bones and he believes he doesn’t have long to live.
“My life expectancy is maybe this summer,” Adams said. “I expect to be checking out from this domain sometime this summer.”
Scott Adams, who has been relying on a walker for several months, opened up about his declining health during a live stream, revealing he is “always in pain” and no longer experiences “good days.” “Every day is a nightmare, and evening is even worse,” the 67-year-old “Dilbert” creator told viewers.
Adams shared the news after expressing “compassion and sympathy” for former President Joe Biden, whose spokesperson announced on May 18 that Biden has been diagnosed with an “aggressive form” of prostate cancer that has also spread to the bone. Biden received the diagnosis on May 16 after experiencing urinary symptoms. Despite the severity, the cancer is reportedly hormone-sensitive, making it more responsive to treatment, according to USA Today.
Although Scott Adams acknowledged that his cancer diagnosis may come as a shock to fans, he shared that he’s had time to come to terms with it.
“It’s kind of civilized that you know about how long you have, so you can put your affairs together and make sure you’ve said your goodbyes and done all the things you need to do,” Adams said. “So if you had to pick a way to die, this one’s really painful, like really, really painful. But it’s also kind of good that it gives you enough time while your brain is still working to wrap things up.”
Scott Adams, born on June 8, 1957, in Windham, New York, is an American cartoonist, author, and political commentator best known for creating the comic strip Dilbert. After earning a bachelor’s degree in economics from Hartwick College in 1979 and an MBA from the University of California, Berkeley in 1986, Adams worked in various corporate roles, including at Pacific Bell. His experiences in these environments inspired the creation of Dilbert in 1989, a satirical comic that humorously critiques office culture and corporate bureaucracy. The strip gained widespread popularity, appearing in numerous newspapers worldwide and leading to several book compilations and a short-lived animated television series.
Beyond cartooning, Adams has authored several nonfiction books, including The Dilbert Principle and How to Fail at Almost Everything and Still Win Big, where he shares insights on success and personal development. In recent years, he has been a vocal political commentator, often sharing his views through his blog and the web series Real Coffee with Scott Adams. However, his commentary has sparked controversy; in 2023, Adams faced significant backlash after making racially charged remarks, leading to the widespread cancellation of Dilbert in many publications.
