Former U.S. Senator Bob Packwood, a moderate Republican from Oregon, dies at age 93, according to multiple reports. His death is announced by his family to media outlets and was also reported by The Oregonian, which cited a family friend saying he died in California.
Packwood resigned from the U.S. Senate in 1995 amid a sexual misconduct scandal that derailed his political career. Sources describe that the Senate Ethics Committee acted on allegations involving sexual and official misconduct, and that he faced accusations from more than 20 women. Several outlets characterize him as having previously played a notable role in shaping U.S. tax policy and legislation related to women’s rights, including support for abortion rights.
While outlets differ slightly in emphasis—some foreground his legislative record and reputation, others focus primarily on the circumstances surrounding his resignation—they agree that Packwood’s career ended after years of allegations and formal Senate ethics proceedings. His family’s announcement is cited as the basis for the reporting on his death.
