Iconic Bethesda voice actor Wes Johnson, renowned for his roles in The Elder Scrolls 5: Skyrim, Fallout 3, Starfield, and numerous other titles, was discovered "barely alive" in his hotel room last week. His family is now reaching out to fans for support during this critical time.
As reported by PC Gamer, Johnson's wife, Kim, along with other family members, has launched a GoFundMe campaign to help cover his medical expenses and support the family while he is unable to work. The campaign page states, "Right now, Wes continues to battle for his life in an intensive care unit."
Johnson had volunteered to host a benefit event for the National Alzheimer’s Foundation in Atlanta on January 22. After flying to the city and checking into his hotel, he did not appear at the scheduled event, raising immediate concerns. "When he didn’t show up at the event, his wife Kim tried desperately to get in touch with him," the GoFundMe post explained. "It took hotel security to enter his room and discover him unconscious and barely alive. Emergency medical technician crews struggled to find a pulse."
Wes Johnson. Image Credit: Wes Johnson, Bill Glasser, Kimberly Johnson, and Shari Elliker on GoFundMe
The GoFundMe campaign initially set a target of $50,000, which has been surpassed by a significant margin, with $144,791 raised from over 2,200 supporters. In addition to his extensive work in video games, Johnson has served as the public address announcer for the Washington Capitals for 25 years and has appeared in various film and television roles.
Johnson's contributions to video games are primarily within Bethesda's portfolio. His most recent role was as Ron Hope in Starfield. His notable characters include Prince of Madness Sheogorath and Lucien Lachance in The Elder Scrolls 4: Oblivion, three Daedric Princes (Boethiah, Malacath, and Molag Bal) in The Elder Scrolls 3: Morrowind, Fawkes and Mister Burke in Fallout 3, Hermaeus Mora and Emperor Titus Mede II in Skyrim, and Moe Cronin in Fallout 4, among others.
