Scott Adams Reveals Cancer Diagnosis, Expresses Sympathy for Biden

In a candid podcast announcement, Scott Adams, known for his comic strip "Dilbert," speaks on his grave prognosis and his emotional support for former President Biden battling the same disease.

Scott Adams, the renowned creator of the iconic comic strip “Dilbert,” opened up about his personal battle with aggressive prostate cancer during a podcast episode on Monday. The 67-year-old artist revealed that his cancer has metastasized to his bones, and he anticipates that he may have only a few months left to live, saying, “My life expectancy is maybe this summer.”

Although a supporter of former President Trump and often critical of President Biden, Adams took a moment to extend his heartfelt respect and sympathy towards Biden and his family who are facing similar challenges. He commented, “It’s a terrible disease — it’s going to get very painful for the president,” reflecting on the harsh reality of the diagnosis.

The timing of Adams' announcement coincided with Biden's own revelation about his cancer diagnosis, which prompted him to share his truth in hopes that public attention would shift in Biden’s favor, lessening scrutiny on himself. Adams mentioned that he had initially chosen to keep his illness private to maintain a semblance of normalcy. He candidly remarked, “Once you go public, you’re just the dying cancer guy.”

Moreover, Adams expressed his hesitance in speaking out about his health due to the harsh response from the public regarding Biden's diagnosis. He criticized the cruelty often displayed online, acknowledging having observed the negative reactions since Biden's announcement on Sunday. “One of the things I’ve been watching is how terrible the public is,” he noted, highlighting the challenges public figures can face amid personal struggles.