"Skyrim and Fallout 3 Voice Actor Found 'Barely Alive,' Family Seeks Help"

Iconic Bethesda voice actor Wes Johnson, known for his roles in games such as The Elder Scrolls 5: Skyrim, Fallout 3, and Starfield, was discovered "barely alive" in his hotel room last week. His family is now reaching out to fans for support during this challenging time.

As reported by PC Gamer, Johnson's wife Kim, along with other family members, has initiated a GoFundMe campaign to help cover his medical expenses and financial obligations while he is unable to work. The campaign page stated, "Right now, Wes continues to battle for his life in an intensive care unit."

Johnson had committed to hosting a benefit event for the National Alzheimer’s Foundation in Atlanta on January 22. After arriving and checking into his hotel, concerns arose when he failed to appear at the event. "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 set an initial goal of $50,000, which has been surpassed by nearly three times, with $144,791 raised from over 2,200 contributors. Beyond his extensive video game voice work, Johnson has been the public address announcer for the Washington Capitals for 25 years and has featured in numerous film and television roles.

Johnson's contributions to Bethesda games are notable, with his most recent role being Ron Hope in Starfield. His voice has brought to life characters such as 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.