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Walter Parazaider, founding member of the band Chicago, dies at 81 Share Add Us On Google Add as a preferred source on Google (Gray News) — Walter Parazaider, a founding member of the band Chicago, died Wednesday morning. He was 81. According to Deadline , Parazaider died of complications from Alzheimer’s disease while in hospice care. Walter Parazaider (center) performs with Chicago at the 31st Annual Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony at the Barclays Center on Friday, April 8, 2016, in New York. (Charles Sykes | Charles Sykes/Invision/AP) TMZ reported that Parazaider was diagnosed with the disease six years ago. Parazaider’s daughter announced his death on Facebook . “This was the worst six years. The hardest season of my life. And I’m so grateful that my dad is not suffering anymore. I love you poppy, my Pal,” she wrote in part. Parazaider founded Chicago in 1967. The band recorded nearly 40 albums and sold more than 100 million records, Deadline reported. Copyright 2026 Gray Local Media, Inc. All rights reserved.

Walter Parazaider, founding member of the band Chicago, dies at 81 Add Us On Google Add as a preferred source on Google (Gray News) — Walter Parazaider, a founding member of the band Chicago, died Wednesday morning. He was 81. According to Deadline , Parazaider died of complications from Alzheimer’s disease while in hospice care. Walter Parazaider (center) performs with Chicago at the 31st Annual Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony at the Barclays Center on Friday, April 8, 2016, in New York. (Charles Sykes | Charles Sykes/Invision/AP) TMZ reported that Parazaider was diagnosed with the disease six years ago. Parazaider’s daughter announced his death on Facebook . “This was the worst six years. The hardest season of my life. And I’m so grateful that my dad is not suffering anymore. I love you poppy, my Pal,” she wrote in part. Parazaider founded Chicago in 1967. The band recorded nearly 40 albums and sold more than 100 million records, Deadline reported. Copyright 2026 Gray Local Media, Inc. All rights reserved.

Walter Parazaider, founding member of the band Chicago, dies at 81 Share Add Us On Google Add as a preferred source on Google (Gray News) — Walter Parazaider, a founding member of the band Chicago, died Wednesday morning. He was 81. According to Deadline , Parazaider died of complications from Alzheimer’s disease while in hospice care. Walter Parazaider (center) performs with Chicago at the 31st Annual Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony at the Barclays Center on Friday, April 8, 2016, in New York. (Charles Sykes | Charles Sykes/Invision/AP) TMZ reported that Parazaider was diagnosed with the disease six years ago. Parazaider’s daughter announced his death on Facebook . “This was the worst six years. The hardest season of my life. And I’m so grateful that my dad is not suffering anymore. I love you poppy, my Pal,” she wrote in part. Parazaider founded Chicago in 1967. The band recorded nearly 40 albums and sold more than 100 million records, Deadline reported. Copyright 2026 Gray Local Media, Inc. All rights reserved.

Walter Parazaider, Founding Member of Chicago, Dead at 81 Following ... Walter Parazaider of Chicago performs at the 31st Annual Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony at Barclays Center on April 8, 2016, in New York City. Theo Wargo/Getty Images Trending on Billboard Walter Parazaider, founding member of iconic rock band Chicago , has died after a six-year battle with Alzheimer’s. He was 81 years old. Related Gone But Not Forgotten: Musicians We Lost in 2026 Little Mix’s Perrie Edwards Posts Stunning Photos of Wedding To Soccer Star Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain in Portugal Howie D Embraces His Puerto Rican Roots in ‘Coqui’: ‘I’ve Held Myself Back, But Now is the Time’ The musician’s wife, JacLynn, told TMZ that Parazaider passed away at 2:10 a.m. on Wednesday (June 17). She was by his side when he died. His daughter Felicia Helen Parazaider also confirmed his death in a Facebook post. “My father, my hero, is gone,” she wrote in part. “There’s no more pain. No more struggle. … This was the worst six years. The hardest season of my life. And I’m so grateful that my dad is not suffering anymore. I love you poppy, my Pal.” Billboard has reached out to reps for Parazaider for commen…

Walter Parazaider Dead: Chicago's Founding Sax/Flute Player Was 81 Jun 17, 2026 10:04am PT Walter Parazaider, Chicago Co-Founder, Flutist and Sax Player, Dies at 81 By Chris Willman Plus Icon Chris Willman Senior Music Writer and Chief Music Critic ChrisWillman Latest Walter Parazaider, Chicago Co-Founder, Flutist and Sax Player, Dies at 81 4 hours ago How Did Rush Become the Hipster Band of 2026? A New Fan’s Appreciation of Their Triumphant Forum Comeback… Aided by a Substitute Drummer Who’s Giving a ‘Fifty Something’ Group a Fresh Spark 22 hours ago Taylor Swift’s ‘Toy Story 5’ Song ‘I Knew It, I Knew You’ Bows at No. 1, Becoming Her 15th Hot 100 Topper 2 days ago See All Getty Images Walter Parazaider, a co-founding member of Chicago who was with the band from its start in 1967 through his retirement in 2017, died Wednesday, family members announced. He had been suffering from Alzheimer’s disease for six years. Parazaider played reed instruments in the band for that 50-year run, and may be most easily recognized for his flute solo in “Colour My World,” though he was more often found on the saxophone. In the band’s earliest conception, he was the only horn player, and he is ofte…

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Chicago Saxophonist Walter Parazaider Dead at 81 - Rolling Stone By Andy Greene Andy Greene View all posts by Andy Greene June 17, 2026 James Pankow, Parazaider, Lee Loughnane, and Robert Lamm (from left) of Chicago in 2016 Mike Coppola/Getty Images Walter Parazaider, a founding member of Chicago who played several wind instruments in the band, including sax, flute, and clarinet, died on Wednesday after a long battle with Alzheimer’s disease. He was 81. Rolling Stone has confirmed his death. Parazaider’s long tenure in Chicago stretched from their earliest incarnation in 1967 until 2018, when he stepped off the road due to health issues. Along the way, he played thousands of concerts, appeared on nearly all of the group’s albums, and was inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame in 2016. “Chicago is heartbroken to share the sad news of Walter Parazaider’s passing this morning. We extend our deepest condolences to his family, friends and countless Chicago fans who are all grieving his loss today,” the band wrote on social media. “A Rock & Roll band with horns was Walt’s idea. He put the band together and they rehearsed in the basement of his mother’s home. He is also the one who d…

Walter Parazaider, founding member of Chicago, dies aged 81 <p>The originating member of the band with hits like If You Leave Me Now and Hard to Say I’m Sorry died after a battle with Alzheimer’s disease</p><p>Walter Parazaider, a co-founding member of the rock band Chicago, has died at the age of 81 following a battle with Alzheimer’s disease.</p><p>His daughter confirmed the news in a <a href="https://www.facebook.com/revfeliciaparazaider/posts/pfbid02YwzKvfh3cqyD98zTE65bZ7xELMykX6sJEdZfNx24F2smqxPT2ra8u4RCiSY7ZZu6l">Facebook</a> post on Wednesday morning.</p> <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/culture/2026/jun/17/walter-parazaider-death">Continue reading...</a>

Walter Parazaider, Founding Member Of Chicago, Dies At 81 - Forbes Business Hollywood & Entertainment Walter Parazaider, Founding Member Of Chicago, Dies At 81 By Tim Lammers , Contributor. Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. I cover Hollywood and entertainment. Follow Author Jun 17, 2026, 09:25am EDT Jun 17, 2026, 12:16pm EDT --:-- / --:-- This voice experience is generated by AI. Learn more . This voice experience is generated by AI. Learn more . Summary Walter Parazaider, founding saxophonist of rock/jazz fusion band Chicago, has died. His wife, JacLynn, confirmed he died early Wednesday at 81 from Alzheimer's, which he battled for six years. Parazaider co-founded Chicago, initially named the Chicago Transit Authority, in 1967. His distinctive saxophone and flute work, including the memorable solo on "Colour My World," helped defined the band's sound. Parazaider's woodwind contributions, alongside brass players James Pankow and Lee Loughnane, graced hits like "Saturday in the Park" and "Does Anybody Really Know What Time it Is?". Inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame with Chicago in 2016, he retired from touring in 2017. Parazaider is su…

Walter Parazaider, founding member of rock band Chicago, dead at 81 <p>Walter Parazaider, one of the founding members of the rock band Chicago, has died.</p>