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Village People Singer Victor Willis Dies: What We Know About Cause of Death

Village People Singer Victor Willis Dies: What We Know About Cause of Death

Summary

Victor Willis, lead singer of the 1970s disco group Village People, died on June 30, 2026, at age 74 after a short illness. He co-wrote famous songs like "YMCA," which was used at President Donald Trump’s rallies, and later supported this use publicly.

Key Facts

  • Victor Willis was the lead singer of the disco group Village People.
  • He died on June 30, 2026, at the age of 74.
  • His death followed a short but aggressive illness.
  • Willis was born in Texas.
  • He co-wrote major Village People hits including "Go West," "In The Navy," and "YMCA."
  • The song "YMCA" became very popular after its 1978 release.
  • "YMCA" was used at President Donald Trump’s rallies in recent years.
  • Willis initially asked Trump to stop using the song but later said the use helped the song become popular again, reaching #2 on Billboard’s digital chart.
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