Iconic Bethesda voice actor Wes Johnson, known for his roles in The Elder Scrolls 5: Skyrim, Fallout 3, Starfield, and many other titles, was found "barely alive" in his hotel room last week. His family is now reaching out to fans for support during this critical time.
According to a report by PC Gamer, Johnson's wife, Kim, along with other family members, have launched a GoFundMe campaign to help cover his medical expenses and other bills 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 volunteered to host 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 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 initially set a goal of $50,000, but the community's response has been overwhelming, with the total raised reaching $144,791 from over 2,200 supporters. In addition to his extensive work in video games, Johnson has been the public address announcer for the Washington Capitals for 25 years and has appeared in numerous film and television roles.
Johnson's contributions to the gaming world are significant, particularly in Bethesda titles. His most recent role was Ron Hope in Starfield. He has also voiced the 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 Maister Burke in Fallout 3, Hermaeus Mora and Emperor Titus Mede II in Skyrim, and Moe Cronin in Fallout 4, among others.
