Obituaries

Scott Adams, the 68-year-old creator of the Dilbert comic strip and conservative influencer, died after a battle with cancer, a death announced live on his YouTube show by his ex‑wife Shelly Miles; Adams had recently said his cancer would only worsen. President Donald Trump called him a "Great Influencer" and "fantastic guy" on Truth Social, and Adams’ final written message said he accepted Jesus Christ as his Lord and Savior on January 1, 2026.