Scott Adams, the creator of the Dilbert comic strip, died at 68 after a battle with prostate cancer. For decades, Adams satirized corporate America and the absurdities of office life, with his work appearing in thousands of newspapers. His character, an engineer with little social grace, became an icon for frustrated tech workers everywhere.

In his later years, Adams became a polarizing figure due to his outspoken conservative views and support for Donald Trump. His commentary eventually cost him his syndication deal. Following controversial remarks about race in 2023, major publishers dropped Dilbert, ending its mainstream run after more than 30 years.

Adams pivoted to a subscription model for Dilbert Reborn, claiming the strip was too 'spicy' for general audiences. He focused on political books and his 'Real Coffee' podcast, where he continued streaming even as his health declined. In a final message, Adams encouraged his followers to be 'useful' and joked about accepting Jesus.