Scott Adams, the mind behind the long-running comic strip Dilbert, has revealed that he is battling advanced prostate cancer. The 67-year-old cartoonist shared the news during a live stream on May 19, explaining that the cancer has spread to his bones. He said doctors have given him only a few months to live.
He compared his condition to that of former President Joe Biden, who was also recently diagnosed with prostate cancer. Biden’s cancer was described as aggressive but treatable due to its hormone sensitivity. Adams, however, said his own situation is far more grim.
Scott Adams: Living with Pain, Preparing for the End
Adams told viewers he has been relying on a walker and living with constant pain. There are no “good days” for him anymore. Mornings are hard, but evenings, he said, are worse. The suffering is relentless.
He waited to share his diagnosis because he didn’t want people to treat him differently. Now that he’s spoken publicly, he noted how some viewers were visibly shaken by the news. But he reminded them that nothing lasts forever.
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Despite the suffering, Adams said there is a kind of structure to knowing when the end is near. It has allowed him to organize his affairs and say his goodbyes while still mentally sharp. He called this painful decline “civilized” in its own way, even though the physical toll is brutal.
The revelation comes just a day after Biden’s diagnosis was made public. A spokesperson for Biden said the cancer was discovered after he began experiencing urinary symptoms. Though serious, doctors believe his condition can be managed effectively with hormone-based treatments.
Controversial Final Chapter
Adams’ legacy is complicated. Dilbert debuted in 1989 and gained popularity for its satirical take on office culture. But in 2023, the comic was pulled from several major newspapers, including the USA TODAY Network. This came after Adams made widely criticized racist remarks suggesting white people should avoid Black people.
While his work shaped corporate satire for decades, Adams’ recent years have been marked by controversy. Now, facing a terminal illness, he is reflecting on life, death, and the time he has left.
As Adams prepares for what he says could be his final summer, the news adds another layer to a complex public figure whose influence spanned both humor and outrage. For followers of news and storytelling alike, his journey mirrors the same raw realism seen in courtroom dramas or high-stakes sports — a figure once at the top, now confronting the final round.
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