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 an impressive $174,653 for his medical expenses and outstanding bills, features a video message from Johnson himself, revealing he was in a coma.
"I've discovered an overwhelming amount of love in this world—love I never knew existed—and I'm deeply grateful to each and every one of you," he expressed in the video.
Johnson, also a Washington Capitals announcer, was in Atlanta for a National Alzheimer's Foundation benefit event. After arriving and checking into his hotel, concerns arose when he failed to appear. His wife, Kim Johnson, contacted the hotel, leading to security personnel and EMTs discovering him with a barely detectable pulse.
"The rumors of my demise were, well, not entirely exaggerated. It was incredibly close. But I'm still here," Johnson stated. He credits his wife's quick thinking and the actions of his son, who contacted hotel security, with saving his life. He spent five days in a medically induced coma.
Johnson extended heartfelt thanks to the National Alzheimer's Association for supporting his family, Ted Leonsis (chairman of the Washington Capitals' parent company) for a generous $25,000 donation, and his friends Bill Glasser and Shari Elliker for organizing the GoFundMe. He also expressed deep gratitude to Bethesda, who publicly voiced their support, and to his fans for their outpouring of love and donations.
"You say I'm your friend. I am, and always will be. Love you guys," he said to Bethesda. To his fans, he added, "I love you all. I'm not going anywhere."
While his recovery will be a lengthy process, Johnson remains optimistic. "It's going to take a while, but I'm coming back. I look forward to seeing you all and having you hear my voice again. Cheers."
Beyond his extensive video game work with Bethesda, Johnson boasts a diverse career in film and television. His most recent video game role was Ron Hope in Starfield. His impressive Bethesda repertoire also includes Prince 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.
