Bethesda Voice Actor's Poignant Recovery Update

Beloved Bethesda voice actor Wes Johnson, known for his roles in Skyrim, Fallout 3, Starfield, and numerous other titles, has shared a moving message following a near-fatal incident. Last week, he was found "barely alive" in his Atlanta hotel room.

A GoFundMe campaign, which has already raised over $174,000 for his medical expenses, features a video message from Johnson himself, revealing he was in a coma. He expressed profound gratitude for the outpouring of support, stating, "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."

Johnson, also a Washington Capitals announcer, was in Atlanta for a National Alzheimer's Foundation benefit. His absence raised concerns, leading his wife to contact the hotel. Security personnel and EMTs found him with a weak pulse. He recounts, "Rumors of my demise, well they weren't exaggerated. It was very close, very close. But I'm still here."

He credits his wife's quick action, along with the efforts of friends Bill Glasser and Shari Elliker, for initiating the GoFundMe. He also thanked the National Alzheimer's Association for supporting his family, Ted Leonsis (Washington Capitals' parent company chairman) for a substantial donation, and Bethesda for their public show of support. Addressing Bethesda directly, he said, "You say that I'm your friend. I am. Always will be. Love you guys." He concluded with a heartfelt message 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 hearing you all then. Cheers."

Johnson's extensive voice acting credits span film, television, and video games, with a significant portion dedicated to Bethesda titles. His recent work includes Ron Hope in Starfield, and notable past roles such as Sheogorath and Lucien Lachance in Oblivion.