Bill Sheffield, Former Alaska Governor, Dies at Age 94

Former Alaska Gov. Bill Sheffield, who later became director of the Port of Anchorage, stands on the bridge over Ship Creek in Anchorage, Alaska, on Jan. 15, 2005. Al Grillo,File/AP Photo

JUNEAU, Alaska—Bill Sheffield, a former Alaska governor whose term in office was roiled by an impeachment proceeding, has died. He was 94.

A statement provided by friends of Sheffield said he died Friday at his home in Anchorage.