Alexander Morton, the Scottish actor who voiced Zoltan Chivay in The Witcher 2: Assassins of Kings and The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt, has died at the age of 81. CD Projekt Red expressed its condolences on Instagram. Morton was also known for his television roles.
Alexander Morton, best recognized by gamers for voicing the foul-mouthed dwarf Zoltan Chivay—a trusted ally of Geralt in The Witcher 2: Assassins of Kings and The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt—passed away aged 81, as first reported by Eurogamer.net on April 17, 2026. The character often provided blunt advice during the games' adventures on the Continent, as depicted in the source material by Andrzej Sapkowski and adapted by CD Projekt Red's RPGs. Morton's portrayal brought humor and grit to the role, making Zoltan a fan favorite among players. CD Projekt Red shared its grief on Instagram: 'We're deeply saddened to hear about the passing of Alexander Morton, the voice of 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. The Continent is already missing you.' Beyond gaming, Morton starred as Golly Mackenzie in all 64 episodes of the British drama Monarch of the Glen. He also appeared in series such as Take the High Road, Taggart, Luther, and Shetland. In other video games, he voiced The Puppeteer in LittleBigPlanet Vita, Old Father Oak in Ni No Kuni: Wrath of the White Witch, and provided miscellaneous voices in Killzone 2, Fable 2, Age of Conan, Viking: Battle for Asgard, and Heavenly Sword.
