Last Message from Scott Adams Released Posthumously

The final message from Scott Adams, the creator of “Dilbert,” was made public on Tuesday after his passing. Adams, who succumbed to cancer at 68, took the opportunity to reflect on his life, his career, and his recent embrace of Christianity. In his message, he mentioned accepting Jesus Christ as his Lord and Savior and encouraged his followers to continue his legacy through his work.

“I have accepted Jesus Christ as my Lord and Savior and look forward to spending eternity with Him,” he expressed. He added, “The part about me not being a believer should be resolved as soon as I wake up in heaven. I don’t need any more convincing. And I hope I’m still eligible for entry.”

Adams also shared how his life transformed following his divorce, stressing the need for fresh meaning. He highlighted the influence of his various books, particularly “Win Bigly,” which had a significant impact on readers. His most well-known creation, “Dilbert,” first appeared in 1989 and quickly became a staple in office satire, critiquing corporate culture and managerial practices.

He described his podcast, “Coffee With Scott Adams,” which aims to encourage listeners to think about life and the world more productively.

“I lived a great life. I gave it everything I had,” he said. “If you’ve benefited in any way from my work, I’m asking you to pay it forward in any way you can. That’s the legacy I want. Be helpful, and know that I loved you all to the end.”

Adams faced significant backlash earlier this year after discussing a poll regarding opinions on the phrase “It’s okay to be white.” He noted that a portion of Black respondents disagreed with the statement, leading him to describe Black Americans as a “hate group” and advise white individuals to distance themselves. He later claimed he was using hyperbole and rejected any accusations of racism.

As a consequence of his comments, many outlets ceased publishing “Dilbert,” and his upcoming self-help book, “Reconfiguring Your Brain,” was pulled by Portfolio, a division of Penguin Random House. Additionally, Andrews McMeel Universal, his former distributor, ended its partnership with him.

Following Adams’s death, various publications portrayed him unfavorably. Some headlines hinted at his controversial views. Conversely, figures like Vice President JD Vance and Matt Walsh from The Daily Wire expressed admiration for Adams, highlighting his support for Donald Trump and noting his courage in facing death.

Adams disclosed on May 19 that he was battling prostate cancer. After suffering complications, including paralysis and heart issues, he revealed on January 1 that his condition was terminal.