1957 - 2026
Scott Adams American Cartoonist
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Rest in Peace Scott Adams.
Passed away on 13th January, 2026 aged 68.
Scott Adams dating history
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Scott Adams was previously married to Kristina Basham (2020 - 2022) and Shelly Miles (2006 - 2014).
About
American Cartoonist Scott Adams was born Scott Raymond Adams on 8th June, 1957 in Windham, New York and passed away on 13th Jan 2026 Pleasanton, California aged 68. He is most remembered for created the popular corporate satire comic strip Dilbert, which satirized office life, but he became widely known later for his controversial right-wing political commentary and support for Donald Trump, leading to his cartoon's removal from many publications after racist remarks in 2023. He also gained attention for his YouTube presence, debates on race and gender, and co-founding the streaming platform Rumble. His zodiac sign is Gemini.
Scott Adams is a member of the following lists: California Republicans, American bloggers and People from the San Francisco Bay Area.
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Relationship Statistics
| Type | Total | Longest | Average | Shortest |
|---|
| Married | 2 |
9 years
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6 years, 1 month
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3 years, 2 months
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|---|
| Total | 2 |
9 years
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6 years, 1 month
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3 years, 2 months
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Details
| First Name |
Scott
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| Middle Name |
Raymond
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| Last Name |
Adams
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| Full Name at Birth |
Scott Raymond Adams
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| Alternative Name |
Scott Adams, Scott Raymond Adams
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| Birthday |
8th June, 1957
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| Birthplace |
Windham, New York
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| Died |
13th January, 2026
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| Place of Death |
Pleasanton, California
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| Cause of Death |
Prostate cancer
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| Height |
5' 8" (173 cm)
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| Build |
Average
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| Eye Color |
Blue
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| Hair Color |
Blonde
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| Zodiac Sign |
Gemini
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| Sexuality |
Straight
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| Religion |
Atheist
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| Ethnicity |
White
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| Nationality |
American
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| High School |
Windham-Ashland-Jewett Central School in 1975
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| University |
MBA in economics and management from the University of California, Berkeley in 1986, Bachelor of Arts degree in economics from Hartwick College in 1979
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| Occupation Text |
Cartoonist, writer, political commentator
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| Occupation |
Cartoonist
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| Claim to Fame |
created the popular corporate satire comic strip Dilbert, which satirized office life, but he became widely known later for his controversial right-wing political commentary and support for Donald Trump, leading to his cartoon's removal from many publications after racist remarks in 2023. He also gained attention for his YouTube presence, debates on race and gender, and co-founding the streaming platform Rumble
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| Year(s) Active |
2018–present, 1989–present, 2018–present, 1989–2026, 2018–2026
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| Talent Agency (e.g. Modelling) |
Moore Creative Talent (Minneapolis, MN)
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| Brand Endorsement |
TV commercial for Barnesandnoble.com (1998)
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| Official Websites |
blog.dilbert.com/, twitter.com/ScottAdamsSays, www.periscope.tv/ScottAdamsSays/1yoKMryBYyeGQ, www.allmovie.com/artist/scott-adams-p266692, http://www.scottadamssays.com, https://www.dilbert.com/, https://scottadams.locals.com
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Scott Raymond Adams (June 8, 1957 – January 13, 2026) was an American author and cartoonist. He was the creator of the Dilbert comic strip and nonfiction works of business, commentary, and satire.
