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Walter Parazaider, a co-founding member of the rock band Chicago, died at the age of 81 after battling Alzheimer's disease.
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Maywood, Illinois
Who
Walter Parazaider, his daughter, his wife JacLynn, Chicago band members Peter Cetera, Terry Kath, Robert Lamm, Lee Loughnane, James Pankow, Danny Seraphine
What
Walter Parazaider, a co-founding member of the rock band Chicago, died at the age of 81 after battling Alzheimer's disease.
When
Wed, 17 Jun 2026 18:34:00 GMT · 4h 40m ago
Where
Maywood, Illinois ·
Why
Parazaider's daughter announced his passing on Facebook, stating he went peacefully after a long struggle with Alzheimer's.
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The music industry loses a significant figure, as Parazaider's vision shaped Chicago's sound and contributed to their success during the 1970s and 80s, leaving a lasting legacy in rock music.
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- Culture & Industry4h 40m agoWalter Parazaider, a co-founding member of the rock band Chicago, died at the age of 81 following a battle with Alzheimer’s disease, as confirmed by his daughter’s Facebook post on Wednesday morning.Open article