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

Iconic Bethesda voice actor Wes Johnson, known for his roles in The Elder Scrolls 5: Skyrim, Fallout 3, Starfield, and many other titles, 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 launched a GoFundMe campaign to help cover his medical expenses and financial obligations 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 failed to appear at the event, prompting concern. "When he didn’t show up at the event, his wife Kim tried desperately to get in touch with him," the 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."

The GoFundMe campaign aimed to raise $50,000, but it has already surpassed this goal, amassing $144,791 from 2,200 supporters. In addition to his notable video game voice roles, Johnson has served as the public address announcer for the Washington Capitals for 25 years and has appeared in numerous film and television roles.

Johnson's contributions to video games, particularly in Bethesda titles, are extensive. His recent role was as Ron Hope in Starfield. He has also voiced 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.