Comedian, Cartoonist Scott Adams' Prostate Cancer Battle Takes a Tragic Turn as Ex-Wife Reveals He's in Hospice Care
Scott Adams, 68-year-old creator of the iconic comic strip "Dilbert," is reportedly running out of time due to his battle with prostate cancer. According to his ex-wife, Shelly Miles, Adams has been receiving end-of-life care at his Northern California home, where he will spend his final days surrounded by loved ones.
Miles revealed in an interview that Adams' health took a rapid decline last week and that nurses have been visiting him around the clock. However, she claims that Adams is still doing what he loves – working on new comics – despite his worsening condition.
The news comes as a shock to fans, who were unaware of Adams' deteriorating health until now. In May 2025, Adams announced his metastatic prostate cancer diagnosis and explained how the cancer had progressed to Stage 4, spreading to his bones. He also shared his concerns about not recovering from the illness, stating that he would keep working as long as it makes sense.
Adams' battle with cancer has been a closely watched affair in recent months, with fans expressing their support for him on social media. However, his diagnosis was marred by controversy when he made racist remarks during a podcast appearance earlier last year. Despite the backlash, Adams continued to promote his cartoon and host his podcast.
In a heart-wrenching update, Adams told listeners that the odds of recovery were essentially zero and that he would likely spend January as a month of transition. He also expressed interest in world events but emphasized that his health was his top priority.
As the clock ticks down for Scott Adams, fans are taking to social media to pay their respects and offer support. The cartoonist's legacy will be remembered through his iconic work, which continues to entertain and inspire audiences worldwide.
Scott Adams, 68-year-old creator of the iconic comic strip "Dilbert," is reportedly running out of time due to his battle with prostate cancer. According to his ex-wife, Shelly Miles, Adams has been receiving end-of-life care at his Northern California home, where he will spend his final days surrounded by loved ones.
Miles revealed in an interview that Adams' health took a rapid decline last week and that nurses have been visiting him around the clock. However, she claims that Adams is still doing what he loves – working on new comics – despite his worsening condition.
The news comes as a shock to fans, who were unaware of Adams' deteriorating health until now. In May 2025, Adams announced his metastatic prostate cancer diagnosis and explained how the cancer had progressed to Stage 4, spreading to his bones. He also shared his concerns about not recovering from the illness, stating that he would keep working as long as it makes sense.
Adams' battle with cancer has been a closely watched affair in recent months, with fans expressing their support for him on social media. However, his diagnosis was marred by controversy when he made racist remarks during a podcast appearance earlier last year. Despite the backlash, Adams continued to promote his cartoon and host his podcast.
In a heart-wrenching update, Adams told listeners that the odds of recovery were essentially zero and that he would likely spend January as a month of transition. He also expressed interest in world events but emphasized that his health was his top priority.
As the clock ticks down for Scott Adams, fans are taking to social media to pay their respects and offer support. The cartoonist's legacy will be remembered through his iconic work, which continues to entertain and inspire audiences worldwide.
I've been following scott adams' journey with prostate cancer for months now and it's heartbreaking to see him battling the end stages of his illness 
. I love how he's still doing what he loves, working on new comics despite his declining health 
. that takes a lot of courage & strength. I've seen all the racist comments from fans/ followers who want him to apologize & take them down a peg, but let's be real, SCOTT'S STILL CREATING AND WE LOVE HIM FOR IT 
... anyway, u feel bad 4 his fans who r grieving luv his comics tho 
... he's been such a beloved comedian & cartoonist, and it's just heartbreaking that he's struggling with prostate cancer 
. I mean, who doesn't love Dilbert? 
It's crazy how his health took a rapid decline last week – poor guy 
. Can't help but feel a little grateful for all the amazing work he's given us over the years 
and it completely blew my mind... like what if we could harness that kind of joy into our daily lives you know? as in instead of scrolling through social media all day, what if we actually made time for silly things like watching cats play? 
working on new comics is a great way to stay positive, even in tough times 
still feeling sad though 
. The controversy a few years back didn't sit well with me, but it's clear that it hasn't stopped him from doing what he loves 
.