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Iconic Bethesda Voice Actor of Skyrim, Fallout 3, and More Found 'Barely Alive' as Family Seek Support

by Amelia Feb 20,2025

Bethesda's acclaimed voice actor, Wes Johnson, known for his roles in Skyrim, Fallout 3, Starfield, and numerous other titles, was discovered critically ill in his hotel room last week, prompting a family appeal for support.

As reported by PC Gamer, Johnson's wife, Kim, and family launched a GoFundMe campaign to cover substantial medical expenses and living costs during his incapacitation. The campaign states that Johnson is currently fighting for his life in an intensive care unit.

The situation unfolded after Johnson, who had volunteered to host a benefit for the National Alzheimer's Foundation in Atlanta on January 22nd, failed to appear. His wife's attempts to contact him were unsuccessful, leading hotel security to discover him unconscious and barely alive. Emergency responders had difficulty detecting a pulse.

Wes Johnson. Image Credit: Wes Johnson, Bill Glasser, Kimberly Johnson, and Shari Elliker on GoFundMe
The GoFundMe campaign, initially aiming for $50,000, has already surpassed its goal nearly threefold, amassing over $144,791 from approximately 2,200 donors. Beyond his extensive video game voice acting, Johnson is also recognized for his 25-year tenure as public address announcer for the Washington Capitals and various film and television appearances.

His prominent video game roles primarily involve Bethesda titles, most recently portraying Ron Hope in Starfield. His extensive Bethesda repertoire includes Sheogorath and Lucien Lachance (Oblivion), three Daedric Princes (Morrowind), Fawkes and Maister Burke (Fallout 3), Hermaeus Mora and Emperor Titus Mede II (Skyrim), and Moe Cronin (Fallout 4), among many others.