Iconic Bethesda Voice Actor Provides an Update on Recovery

The iconic Bethesda voice actor, Wes Johnson, who was in critical condition over the past few days, has shared a heartfelt message with fans, saying he is in the process of recovering and will be back to acting. The actor received an overwhelming wave of support from Bethesda’s video game fans, who raised money to pay for his medical bills.

Wes Johnson is a popular figure among Bethesda video game enthusiasts, as the actor has voiced many iconic characters in games like Skyrim—playing Sheogorath, the Daedric Prince of Madness—Fallout 3, and Starfield. In addition to video games, Johnson has worked in radio and television roles. While volunteering at a National Alzheimer’s Foundation event, Johnson was found unconscious and taken to the hospital, prompting the community to rally in support. Now, after a couple of days in the hospital, the popular voice actor has finally provided an update.

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In a video uploaded to a GoFundMe page, Wes Johnson shared an emotional message with Bethesda’s video game fans, reflecting on this unexpected situation he had to endure. The actor commented on the rumors circulating about his death: “It was very close, very close,” he said. Johnson explained that he is alive thanks to his family, who acted quickly. His wife called the hotel where Johnson was staying to see why he hadn’t shown up at the Alzheimer’s Association event (where he was invited as a host), and when Johnson was found by security, he was “nearly dead.”

Johnson is Slowly Recovering and Eager to Jump Back into Acting

As Johnson recalled in the video, the Bethesda voice actor was in critical condition and had to be put into a coma. He also shared with fans how emotional it was to find out his friends had launched the crowdfunding campaign on GoFundMe. “I found out there’s a lot of love in this world that I didn’t know was out there,” the actor said, showing his gratitude to his friends and fans.

The gaming community, which has enjoyed Wes Johnson’s iconic Bethesda characters, showed its support by raising the staggering sum of $175,363, surpassing the initial goal of $50,000. Johnson reassures players that he is getting better and will be back, though he acknowledges it will take a while to fully recover. After the news of his incident and the rumors about his death, fans and the gaming community as a whole can rest assured that Wes Johnson is alive and looking forward to jumping back into acting.

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June 28, 1986

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Rockville, Maryland, United States

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Todd Howard

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