Beloved Bethesda voice actor Wes Johnson, known for his work in The Elder Scrolls 5: 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 video posted on his GoFundMe page, which has already raised an impressive $174,653 for medical expenses and outstanding bills, reveals Johnson was in a coma. He expressed deep 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 event. His absence raised concerns, leading his wife, Kim Johnson, to contact the hotel. Security personnel and EMTs found him with a barely detectable pulse.
He recounted the experience: "Rumors of my demise, well, they weren't exaggerated. It was very close. But I'm still here. My wife's call saved my life." He detailed his five-day coma and expressed his appreciation for the swift actions of his wife, son, and friends Bill Glasser and Shari Elliker, who organized the GoFundMe campaign.
Johnson extended his thanks to the National Alzheimer's Association for supporting his family, Ted Leonsis (chairman of the Washington Capitals' parent company) for a $25,000 donation, and Bethesda for their public show of support. He emphasized his strong bond with Bethesda, stating, "You say that I'm your friend. I am. Always will be. Love you guys." He concluded with a message to his fans: "I love you all. I'm not going anywhere. It's going to be a while, but I'm coming back."
Johnson's extensive voice acting career includes numerous film and television roles, but he's particularly recognized for his contributions to Bethesda games. His memorable roles include Ron Hope in Starfield, Sheogorath and Lucien Lachance in Oblivion, several 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 others.
