Legendary Elder Scrolls and Fallout voice actor Wes Johnson is confined in the ICU, and thousands of fans pool together to support his recovery. Read on to find out about this news and what you can do to help.
Bethesda Voice Actor Wes Johnson Confined In Hospital
Over $170K Raised By Fans
Legendary Bethesda voice actor Wes Johnson is confined in the ICU after being found unconscious in his hotel room last week. He was set to host an event in Atlanta in the name of the National Alzheimer’s Foundation, but was ultimately unable to attend. As detailed in the GoFundMe page, "When he didn’t show up at the event, his wife Kim tried desperately to get in touch with him. It took hotel security to enter his room and discover him unconscious and barely alive. EMT crews struggled to find a pulse. Right now, Wes continues to battle for his life in an intensive care unit."
Nearly 3000 fans have donated to the cause, with many of them thanking "Wild Wes" for all the joy he has given to the world through his roles and wishing him a fast recovery. Others have recalled fond memories of getting to meet him, calling him "kind, funny, charismatic." With all the overwhelming support, the GoFundMe managed to overshoot its initial goal of $50,000 USD by nearly 300%, now sitting at $170,170 USD raised at the time of writing.
As of January 29th, Johnson is reported to have "stabilized enough where he was able to have his tubes taken out" according to an update on the GoFundMe page. However, he remains in the ICU for further recuperation. It is currently unknown to the public as to what his symptoms may be, but the page is being frequently updated by the organizers.
Bethesda themselves took to X (Twitter) to spread awareness about the campaign, sharing that they wish him well and hope for an easy recovery.
Johnson has lent his iconic voice to several characters in the Elder Scrolls series and the Fallout series, such as the Daedric Prince of Madness Sheogorath and Lucien Lachance in Oblivion and Skyrim, as well as super mutant companion Fawkes and Mr. Burke in Fallout 3 among others. Interestingly, he is also the voice of every single male Imperial character in Oblivion, roughly about 182 as per the Unofficial Elder Scrolls Pages. Additionally, he is the voice behind the Oblivion guardsmen known for their gallant "Stop, you violated the law! Pay the court a fine or serve your sentence. Your stolen goods are now forfeit," cry when catching a sneaky criminal player.
However, Johnson is not only known within the video game industry. Fans of the ice hockey team Washington Capitals may also know him through his sports announcing career, with a popular catchphrase "Unleash the fury!" He has also had a hand in acting, appearing on both live-action and animated television shows such as Homicide: Life on the Street, The Wire, and Veep, as well as in films including A Dirty Shame, The Invasion, and Hearts in Atlantis.
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UNLEASH THE FURY- For the love of Wes Johnson GoFundMe Page
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