Scott Adams, the creator of the famous "Dilbert" comic strip, made a public profession of faith in Jesus Christ shortly before his death on Jan. 13, 2026, at the age of 68.
After months of sharing his battle with metastatic prostate cancer, Adams used his final message to speak not about humor or business, but about eternity, repentance, and hope in heaven.
His account on X (formerly Twitter) posted the message after his passing. Dated January 1, 2026, it’s already reached over 37 million views.
A Final Message From Scott Adams pic.twitter.com/QKX6b0MFZA
— Scott Adams (@ScottAdamsSays) January 13, 2026
The post directly addressed Christians who had encouraged him to “find Jesus” before he died. To the surprise and joy of many, Adams did just that.
“I accept Jesus Christ as my Lord and Savior, and I look forward to spending an eternity with Him,” Adams wrote. “The part about me not being a believer should be quickly resolved if I wake up in heaven.”
The message continued as a kind of farewell and reflection on life, legacy, and love:
“I had an amazing life. I gave it everything I had.
"If you got any benefits from my work, I’m asking that you pay it forward as best you can. That’s the legacy I want.
"Be useful.
"And please know I loved you all to the very end.”
Born June 8, 1957, in Windham, New York, Adams began "Dilbert" while working in corporate America. His dry humor about office culture made him one of the most recognized cartoonists in the world.
But in his final year, he began focusing more on questions of suffering, purpose, and eternal life.
His decision to publicly profess faith in Jesus just days before his death has deeply moved Christians around the world—reminding many of Jesus’ words to the repentant thief on the cross: “Today you will be with me in paradise.” (Luke 23:43)
Reactions pouring in
Adams’ post quickly went viral, drawing over 37 million views and sparking an outpouring of prayer and reflection.
Elon Musk reposted Adams’ statement with the caption:
“Respect. No one leaves this life undefeated, but leaving it with faith is victory.”
Christian commentator Allie Beth Stuckey wrote,
“The most important thing he ever wrote.”
And evangelist Franklin Graham shared Adams’ message with a touching reminder:
“It’s never too late to turn to Jesus.”
A final reminder of God’s mercy
Though known for his sharp wit and cultural commentary, Scott Adams’ last public act wasn’t satire—it was surrender. His decision to call on Jesus before drawing his final breath shows that God’s grace often finds us in unexpected moments.