The “man with the golden voice” is Ted Williams, and the broad story is that he went viral in 2011, got work and attention, then later had more ups and downs tied to addiction recovery, money problems, and staying in the public eye on and off.

Quick scoop

He was a homeless former radio announcer in Ohio whose deep voice was discovered in a viral video, which led to voiceover jobs and a big public comeback story.

After that, reports said he struggled with drinking again and entered rehab in 2011, so his life did not become a simple fairy tale overnight.

What happened next

Later coverage said he kept working in radio and voice work, and he was still trying to rebuild his life several years after going viral.

A 2012 report said he described being sober at that time and reunited with family, showing real progress, even if recovery had been uneven.

Why people still ask

The story stuck because it had everything: a dramatic discovery, sudden fame, recovery, setbacks, and ongoing public curiosity about whether he stayed off the streets.
Some later pieces speculated about his finances and stability, but those are less solid than the earlier reports, so the safest answer is that he experienced both second chances and setbacks.

Bottom line

Ted Williams did not disappear after the viral moment; he moved into voice work and public appearances, but he also continued dealing with addiction- recovery and financial challenges over time.

That is what happened to the man with the golden voice.