"Bethesda 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 numerous other titles, was found "barely alive" in his hotel room last week. His family is reaching out to fans for support during this challenging time.

As reported by PC Gamer, Johnson's wife Kim and other family members have launched a GoFundMe campaign to help cover his medical expenses and support the family while he is unable to work. According to the campaign page, "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, he did not appear at the event, raising alarms. "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."

The GoFundMe campaign, which initially set a target of $50,000, has seen an overwhelming response from the community, raising $144,791 from over 2,200 supporters. In addition to his 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 the gaming world are primarily with Bethesda, with his most recent role being Ron Hope in Starfield. His voice has brought to life memorable 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.