It has been confirmed that Scottish actor Alexander Morton has sadly passed away. Widely reported recently, Morton was 81 years old at the time of his death and leaves behind a legacy that includes work on some beloved video games.
Morton was notably recognized for his role as the voice of the dwarf Zoltan Chivay in both The Witcher 2: Assassins of Kings and The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt. Following his passing, CD Projekt Red shared a brief tribute, noting:
“We are deeply saddened to learn of the passing of Alexander Morton, the voice of the beloved Zoltan Chivay in The Witcher 2: Assassins of Kings and The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt. Our thoughts are with his family and friends.”
“Thank you for bringing Zoltan to life. You will be missed on the Continent.”
In addition to his contributions to The Witcher series, Morton also lent his voice to Fable II, Killzone II, Ni No Kuni: Wrath of the White Witch, and the PS Vita edition of Little Big Planet. This work complements a multitude of film and television roles throughout his illustrious career.
Rest in peace, Alexander.