Scott Adams, the renowned cartoonist and creator of the newspaper comic strip Dilbert, committed his final moments to Christ before dying of cancer at the age of 68.
Adams, whose satirical work was syndicated in more than 2,000 newspapers following its debut in 1989, had been an avowed agnostic throughout his adult life.
The artist and author had been battling prostate cancer for several months, though he only shared his diagnosis publicly in May 2025.
In an emotional message on the cartoonist’s podcast, Real Coffee with Scott Adams, his ex-wife Shelly announced his death and read out his final words.
A Final Message From Scott Adams pic.twitter.com/QKX6b0MFZA
— Scott Adams (@ScottAdamsSays) January 13, 2026
“If you are reading this, things did not go well for me,” Adams wrote in his final reflections, before adding: “Many of my Christian friends have asked me to find Jesus before I go.” He said the “risk-reward calculation” for that decision “looks so attractive to me.”
Adams continued with a prayer, saying: “So, here I go. I accept Jesus Christ as my lord and saviour, and look forward to spending an eternity with him.”
While making a public commitment of faith, Adams also expressed some uncertainty about the assurance of his salvation, concluding that he would not “need any more convincing” if he woke up in heaven, adding that he hoped he was “qualified for entry”.
President Donald Trump was among those who offered condolences following Adams’ death, posting a photo alongside a caption that read: “He was a fantastic guy, who liked and respected me when it wasn’t fashionable to do so.”
“He will be truly missed. God bless you, Scott,” he added.