Scott Adams, the American author and cartoonist, passed away at the age of 68. The tragic news of his demise was confirmed by his ex-wife, Shelly Miles, on January 13, 2026. Scott was widely known for his Dilbert comic strip. Earlier, in 2025, Scott opened up about a terminal health scare and how it took a toll on him with each passing day. He wrote a letter for his fans before his untimely demise on January 13, 2026, which was read by his ex-wife, Shelly, on his podcast.
Scott Adams’ last message to his fans
On January 13, 2026, Scott Adams tragically passed away, leaving his family and fans heartbroken. His wife, Shelly Miles, announced his death on his podcast, Real Coffee with Scott Adams. She also read a letter that Scott wrote just 12 days before his tragic death. It was his last message to his fans. An excerpt from Scott’s long message can be read as:
“I expect to be checking out from this domain this summer. If you are reading this, things did not go well for me. I have a few things to say before I go. My body failed before my brain. I am of sound mind as I write this on January 1, 2026. With your permission, I’d like to explain my life. For the first part of my life, I was focused on making myself a worthy husband and parent, as I waited to find meaning. That worked, but marriages don’t always last forever, and mine eventually ended in a highly amicable way. I’m grateful for those years, and for the people I came to call my family.”