Iconic Bethesda voice actor Wes Johnson, known for his roles in The Elder Scrolls 5: Skyrim, Fallout 3, Starfield, and many other titles, recently shared a heartfelt message as he recovers from a life-threatening incident. Last week, Johnson was found "barely alive" in his hotel room, an event that led to him being placed in a coma. A video from Johnson was uploaded to a GoFundMe page, which has raised over $174,653 to help cover his medical expenses and bills.
In the video, Johnson expressed his gratitude, saying, "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 was in Atlanta to host a benefit event for the National Alzheimer’s Foundation when he fell ill. After not appearing at the event, his wife, Kim Johnson, called the hotel, leading to security and emergency medical technicians discovering him in a critical state.
Reflecting on the severity of his condition, Johnson remarked, "Rumors of my demise, well they weren't exaggerated. It was very close, very close. But I'm still here." He credited his survival to his wife's prompt action and the subsequent medical intervention. Johnson spent five days in a coma before learning about the GoFundMe campaign initiated by his friends Bill Glasser and Shari Elliker, along with his wife Kim.
Johnson extended his thanks to the National Alzheimer's Association for supporting his family during this time, to Ted Leonsis, chairman of the Washington Capitals' parent company, for a generous $25,000 donation, and to Bethesda for their public support. "You say that I'm your friend. I am," Johnson said to Bethesda, "Always will be. Love you guys." He also expressed his appreciation to his fans, both those who donated and those who offered their support in other ways, affirming, "I love you all. I'm not going anywhere."
Looking forward to his recovery, Johnson stated, "It's going to be a while as I work my way back but I'm coming back. I look forward to seeing and having you all hear me then. Cheers."
Beyond his video game work, which includes notable roles such as Ron Hope in Starfield, Sheogorath and Lucien Lachance in The Elder Scrolls 4: Oblivion, and various characters in The Elder Scrolls 3: Morrowind, Fallout 3, Skyrim, and Fallout 4, Johnson has also made appearances in numerous film and television roles.
