Alexander Morton, the Scottish actor who voiced the fan-favourite dwarf Zoltan Chivay in both The Witcher 2: Assassins of Kings and The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt, has died at the age of 81. CD Projekt Red confirmed the news, marking a significant loss for the gaming community and the wider acting world.
Morton was born in Glasgow on March 24, 1945, and trained at the Royal Central School for Speech and Drama from 1965 to 1968. He went on to build a long and varied career across theatre, television, film, and eventually video games - a career spanning decades and touching multiple generations of audiences.
Beyond his work in gaming, Morton was perhaps best known to TV audiences for his role as Golly Mackenzie, a character that helped cement his reputation as a versatile and compelling performer. His voice work in the Witcher series introduced him to an entirely new and dedicated fanbase.
Zoltan Chivay is one of the most beloved supporting characters in CD Projekt Red's acclaimed RPG series - a gruff, loyal dwarf and close companion to Geralt of Rivia. Morton's performance gave the character a warmth and grit that resonated deeply with players, and Zoltan remains a standout figure in both games. For many fans, his voice is simply inseparable from the character.
The Witcher 3 in particular is widely regarded as one of the greatest RPGs ever made, and the strength of its supporting cast is a huge part of why. Morton's contribution to that world is something players who've sunk hours into the game's sprawling story will carry with them for a long time.
According to Destructoid, CD Projekt Red has confirmed Morton's passing, though no further details about the circumstances were provided. He was 81 years old.
