The creator of the US comic series “Dilbert†, Scott Adams, has died. His ex-wife Shelly Miles announced on YouTube today that he died peacefully at the age of 68. For over three decades, adams captivated readers worldwide with his sharply satirical comics about the often-absurd realities of office life.
Adams faced accusations of racism two years ago, leading to the removal of his comic from numerous newspapers.
Miles read a farewell letter from Adams to his fans on YouTube. “I had an incredible life,†the letter stated. “My body has gone before my mind.†Adams had been suffering from prostate cancer and was receiving hospice care.
A Satirical Look at Office Culture
“Dilbert†debuted in 1989, centering on an engineer navigating the challenges of a high-tech workplace. At its peak, the comic appeared in over 2,000 newspapers globally. Adams also authored “The Dilbert Principle,†a satirical exploration of the idea that incompetent employees often rise to management positions.
By 2023, the “Washington Post†and many other publications had ceased their relationship with Adams. This decision followed a video in which he referred to Black people as a “hate group†and advised white individuals to “stay the hell away from blacks.†Adams made these comments while discussing a survey from a right-wing organization that indicated 53 percent of Black respondents agreed with the statement “It’s ok to be white.â€
Controversy and Support
Adams later characterized his remarks as intentional hyperbole, claiming the media was “cancelling†him due to his views. He received support from tech entrepreneur Elon Musk, who accused the US media of “racism†toward the comic author.
Following Adams’ death, former US President Donald Trump lauded him as a “great influencer†and shared an older photograph of the two together at the White House.Trump wrote, “He was a fantastic guy who liked and respected me when it wasn’t fashionable to do so.” Adams had publicly supported Trump prior to the 2016 presidential election.
