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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.

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 · 1h 50m 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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How this affects you

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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    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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    Walter 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.
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