All articles tagged with #obituaries
Scott Adams, the East Bay cartoonist behind Dilbert, died at 68 from prostate cancer after moving into hospice care, with his ex-wife Shelly Miles revealing the news; his life spanned a meteoric rise in comics and later controversy as a political commentator, including a noted Christian conversion reflected in a final letter.
Scott Adams, the creator of the Dilbert comic strip, has died at 68 after a battle with prostate cancer that spread to his bones, announced by his ex-wife Shelly Miles. Adams rose to fame in the 1990s with Dilbert’s satire of office life but the franchise collapsed in 2023 after racist remarks led newspapers to drop the strip; he later revived Dilbert Reborn on Rumble and hosted a podcast amid ongoing controversy over misogyny, racism and anti-immigration views. President Trump memorialized him on Truth Social for his influence and longevity in a polarizing career.
Scott Adams, the creator of the Dilbert comic strip, died at his Pleasanton, California home at 68 after an aggressive prostate cancer diagnosis, ending a 30-plus-year run that lampooned corporate life before newspapers dropped the strip following his racist podcast remarks.
Scott Adams, the creator of the Dilbert comic strip that once appeared in thousands of newspapers, died on January 13, 2026, at age 68. His work defined a slice of office culture, but publishers dropped Dilbert after he made racist remarks on a YouTube livestream and he later cultivated a provocative digital persona in the Trump era.
Bob Weir, Grateful Dead co‑founder, died at 78, and Pittsburgh musicians recall his decades of touring and his impact as guitarist and songwriter. Weir played 18 Pittsburgh shows from 1969 to 1995, helped shape the Dead’s enduring legacy, and continued performing with post‑Dead projects like Dead & Company alongside John Mayer. Local tributes—from theCAUSE and Fungus to the Thunderbird’s Dead of Winter—celebrate his energy, tenacity and lifelong commitment to music over mourning.
Jirdes Winther Baxter, the last known survivor of Nome’s 1925 diphtheria outbreak that inspired a legendary sled-dog relay delivering lifesaving serum, died in Juneau on Jan. 5 at age 101.
Guy Moon, the Emmy-nominated composer behind Nickelodeon’s The Fairly OddParents, died at 63 in an accidental traffic collision in Los Angeles. A prolific writer of scores for animation (Danny Phantom, T.U.F.F. Puppy) and live-action projects (The Crash, The Brady Bunch Movie, and more), his family announced a celebration of life in California and Wisconsin, memorializing a career that left a lasting mark on animated television and film.
Béla Tarr, renowned Hungarian filmmaker known for his slow, poetic, black-and-white films like Sátántangó and The Turin Horse, has died at 70. His work, characterized by long takes and a focus on everyday life and existential themes, earned critical acclaim but limited mainstream success. Tarr was also a vocal critic of Hungarian politics and a dedicated mentor in the film community. He retired from directing but continued to influence and produce in the film industry.
Bob Weir, co-founder of the Grateful Dead and a key figure in psychedelic rock, has died at age 78 after battling cancer and lung issues. He was celebrated for his musical influence and his efforts to preserve the band's legacy, continuing to perform even during his illness. His death marks the end of an era for a band that significantly shaped rock music and counterculture.
Hans Herrmann, a legendary Porsche racing driver known for his victories at Le Mans and other major endurance races, passed away at age 97. His career included over 80 wins and a historic victory at the 1970 24 Hours of Le Mans, cementing his legacy in motorsport history. Porsche and the racing community mourn his loss.
John Cunningham, a versatile actor with a career spanning nearly 70 years and known for roles in 'Company', 'Six Degrees of Separation', and 'Titanic', passed away at age 93, leaving a legacy in theater, film, and TV.
Claude L. Brozzo, a dedicated public health epidemiologist who overcame tuberculosis as a young man, passed away at age 98 in Jasper. He worked for the Indiana State Board of Health for 42 years, focusing on communicable diseases, and was married to Cecilia La Claw. He is survived by his daughters, grandsons, great-grandchildren, and brother, with a celebration of life to be announced.
Boston chef and food stylist Elle Simone Scott, known for her role on 'America’s Test Kitchen' and her advocacy for diversity and food access, passed away at 49. She was a trailblazer for Black women in food media, founded SheChef to support underrepresented chefs, and was a cancer survivor committed to making a positive impact.
Michael Schumacher, a Wisconsin author known for biographies of figures like Francis Ford Coppola and Eric Clapton, as well as works on Great Lakes shipwrecks, has died at age 75. He was celebrated for his diverse writing and love of storytelling, leaving behind a legacy of historical and biographical works.
Michael Schumacher, a Wisconsin author known for biographies of figures like Francis Ford Coppola, Eric Clapton, and Allen Ginsberg, as well as works on Great Lakes shipwrecks, has died at age 75. He was celebrated for his diverse writing career and his love of history and storytelling.