Marian "Cindy" Pritzker died at the age of 101. Find out more about the matriarch's life and philanthropic achievements.

Pritzker was an architecture aficionado who played a role in the creation of several cultural touchstones in Chicago.

Mrs. Pritzker and her husband co-founded the Pritzker Architecture Prize, which her obituary says is widely considered the ...

the widow of Hyatt Hotels founder Jay Pritzker, recruited architect Frank Gehry to design the dazzling proscenium, or band shell, at Millennium Park, and pledged $15 million to get the project going.

She even commissioned the famous Jay Pritzker Pavilion in Millennium Park. Her obituary says a private service will be held for Marian Pritzker, and those looking to honor her can donate to the ...

Marian “Cindy” Friend Pritzker, the matriarch of one of Chicago’s most powerful families, has died at the age of 101. She was ...

Cindy Pritzker, born on the South Side, “touched the lives of many, serving as a role model for resilience, determination and the power of laughter,” her family said in a statement. Provided ...

Mrs. Pritzker commissioned architect Frank Gehry to create the Jay Pritzker Pavilion at Millennium Park. Also, while on the board of the Chicago Public Library, she helped get the Harold ...

Marian “Cindy” Friend Pritzker was the matriarch of one of Chicago’s most powerful families. She was the wife of the man behind the Hyatt Hotel dynasty, aunt of Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker and ...