Skyrim, Fallout 3 Icon Shares Message of Hope

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 barely detectable pulse.

"Rumors of my demise were not exaggerated," Johnson shared. "It was very close. But I'm still here because my wife called the hotel, and my son contacted security. They saved my life."

He detailed his five-day coma, crediting his friends Bill Glasser and Shari Elliker, and his wife Kim, for organizing the GoFundMe. He also extended thanks to the National Alzheimer's Association for supporting his family, Ted Leonsis (Washington Capitals' parent company chairman) for a significant donation, and Bethesda for their public show of support. He concluded with heartfelt appreciation for his fans, promising his return.

"It's going to be a while, but I'm coming back," he affirmed. "I look forward to seeing and hearing you all again."

Johnson's extensive voice acting career boasts a rich history with Bethesda, but also includes various film and television roles. His recent work includes Ron Hope in Starfield, along with memorable performances as 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 others.