Village People frontman Victor Willis dies aged 74
Summary
Victor Willis, the lead singer of the 1970s disco group Village People, has died at age 74 after a brief illness. He was known for co-writing and performing the group's famous songs like "YMCA" and appeared at President Trump's pre-inauguration rally in January 2025.Key Facts
- Victor Willis was the frontman and co-writer for Village People’s biggest hits.
- The band was popular in the 1970s and wore costumes representing macho characters.
- Willis left the band in 1980 and fought legal battles over song copyrights.
- He rejoined the group in 2017.
- Willis performed “YMCA” at President Trump’s pre-inauguration rally in 2025.
- He died on June 30, 2026, after a short, serious illness.
- His death was announced on the Village People’s official Facebook page.
- The band requested privacy following the announcement.
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