Beloved Bethesda voice actor Wes Johnson, known for his work in The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim, Fallout 3, Starfield, and countless other titles, has shared a moving message following a frightening health scare. Last week, he was found "barely alive" in his Atlanta hotel room, where he was attending a benefit event for the National Alzheimer's Association.
A video posted on a GoFundMe page, which has already raised an incredible $174,653 to cover medical expenses and other bills, reveals that Johnson was in a coma. In the video, he expresses his profound gratitude for the outpouring of support: "I found out there's a lot of love in this world that I didn't know was out there, and I'm grateful to each and every one of you."
He recounts the events leading to his hospitalization: After arriving in Atlanta and checking into his hotel, he failed to appear at the scheduled event. His wife, Kim Johnson, alerted the hotel, and security personnel, along with EMTs, found him with a barely detectable pulse. "Rumors of my demise," he jokes, "weren't exaggerated. It was very close, very close. But I'm still here."
Johnson credits his wife's quick thinking and the actions of his son, who contacted hotel security, with saving his life. He spent five days in a coma before learning about the GoFundMe campaign organized by friends Bill Glasser and Shari Elliker, and his wife. He extends heartfelt thanks to the National Alzheimer's Association for supporting his family, to Ted Leonsis, chairman of the Washington Capitals parent company, for a generous $25,000 donation, and to Glasser and Elliker for their tireless efforts.
He also expresses deep appreciation to Bethesda, who publicly voiced their support, stating, "You say that I'm your friend. I am. Always will be. Love you guys." Finally, he offers a message of love and reassurance to his fans: "I love you all. I'm not going anywhere. It's going to be a while as I work my way back, but I'm coming back. I look forward to seeing and having you all hear me then. Cheers."
Johnson's extensive voice acting credits span film, television, and video games, with a significant portion of his work dedicated to Bethesda titles. His memorable roles include Ron Hope in Starfield, Prince of Madness Sheogorath and Lucien Lachance in The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion, three Daedric Princes in The Elder Scrolls III: Morrowind, Fawkes and Maister Burke in Fallout 3, Hermaeus Mora and Emperor Titus Mede II in Skyrim, and Moe Cronin in Fallout 4, among many others.
