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Chicago Lost a Key Member

Walter Parazaider, a founding member of the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame band Chicago, has died at age 81. He played flute and saxophone for the group. Parazaider passed away on Wednesday following a struggle with Alzheimer's disease.

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  1. Death of Chicago Founding Member Walter Parazaider

    Walter Parazaider, a founding member of the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame band Chicago, has died at age 81. He played flute and saxophone for the group. Parazaider passed away on Wednesday following a struggle with Alzheimer's disease.

    What's confirmed:

    • Walter Parazaider was a founding member of the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame band Chicago.
    • Parazaider played saxophone and flute for the group.
    • Parazaider died at age 81 on Wednesday after living with Alzheimer's disease.
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  2. Chicago Co-Founder Walter Parazaider Dies at 81

    Walter Parazaider, a founding member of the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame band Chicago, has died at age 81. He played saxophone and flute for the group. Parazaider passed away on Wednesday after living with Alzheimer's disease.

    What's confirmed:

    • Walter Parazaider was a founding member of the band Chicago.
    • Parazaider died at the age of 81.
    • He passed away on Wednesday.
    • Parazaider had Alzheimer's disease.
    • He played the saxophone and flute.
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  3. Chicago Co-Founder Walter Parazaider Dies at 81

    Walter Parazaider, a founding member of the rock band Chicago, has died. He passed away Wednesday at 2:10 a.m. after living with Alzheimer's disease. The band expressed heartbreak over the loss of the man whose vision made their music possible.

    What's confirmed:

    • Walter Parazaider was a founding member of the band Chicago.
    • Parazaider died at age 81.
    • The band stated that their music may never have been heard without the vision of Parazaider.
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  4. Chicago Founding Member Walter Parazaider Dies at 81

    Walter Parazaider, a founding saxophonist for the band Chicago, died Wednesday at 2:10 a.m. He had been living with Alzheimer's disease. The band issued a statement saying they are heartbroken by the news.

    What's confirmed:

    • Walter Parazaider was a founding member and saxophonist for the band Chicago.
    • Parazaider died at age 81.
    • He lived with Alzheimer's disease.
    • The band Chicago paid tribute to Parazaider.

    Still unconfirmed:

    • Parazaider died at 2:10 a.m.
    • Parazaider helped shape the band's horn-driven sound over nearly five decades.
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  5. Chicago Founding Member Walter Parazaider Dies at 81

    Walter Parazaider, a founding member and saxophonist for the band Chicago, passed away on June 17, 2026. He was 81 years old. His death followed a struggle with Alzheimer's disease.

    What's confirmed:

    • Walter Parazaider died on June 17, 2026.
    • Parazaider was a founding member of the band Chicago.
    • Parazaider was 81 years old at the time of his death.
    confidence 100%

  6. Chicago Founding Member Walter Parazaider Dies at 81

    Walter Parazaider, a founding member and saxophonist for the rock band Chicago, died on June 17, 2026. He was 81 years old. His death followed a battle with Alzheimer's disease.

    What's confirmed:

    • Walter Parazaider was a founding member of the band Chicago.
    • Parazaider died at the age of 81.
    • Parazaider was a saxophonist and woodwind player for the band.
    • His death occurred on Wednesday, June 17, 2026.
    • Parazaider's death was confirmed by his daughter, Felicia Helen Parazaider.
    • Parazaider died after a bout with Alzheimer's disease.

    Still unconfirmed:

    • Parazaider died at 2:10 am.
    • Parazaider died in hospice.
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