Beloved Bethesda voice actor Wes Johnson, known for his roles in Skyrim, Fallout 3, Starfield, and numerous other titles, is critically ill. His family has launched a GoFundMe campaign to help cover his mounting medical expenses and living costs while he recovers.
According to a PC Gamer report, Johnson's wife, Kim, and family discovered him unconscious and barely alive in his hotel room after he failed to appear at a charity event. Emergency responders had difficulty detecting a pulse.
The GoFundMe page describes Johnson's current condition: "Right now, Wes continues to battle for his life in an intensive care unit." The initial fundraising goal of $50,000 has been far surpassed, with over $144,791 raised from nearly 2,200 donors.
Wes Johnson. Image Credit: Wes Johnson, Bill Glasser, Kimberly Johnson, and Shari Elliker on GoFundMe
Beyond his extensive video game career, Johnson is also a long-time public address announcer for the Washington Capitals and has acted in various film and television productions. His impressive Bethesda repertoire includes Ron Hope in Starfield, Sheogorath and Lucien Lachance in Oblivion, multiple Daedric Princes in 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 other memorable roles.