‘YMCA’ Village People singer Victor Willis dies at 74
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Victor Willis, the founding lead singer and co-writer of Village People's major hits including "YMCA," "Macho Man," and "In The Navy," died on June 30, 2026, at age 74. According to the band's announcement, he passed away following a short but severe illness. Willis was an iconic figure in the disco group, known for performing in the band's signature police officer costume.
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Victor Willis, lead singer of the disco group Village People whose hit Y.M.C.A. became a fixture at rallies for US President Donald Trump, has died, his spouse said in a Facebook post on Wednesday.
“It is with profound sadness that I must announce the death of my husband, VICTOR WILLIS. Victor passed away on Tuesday, June 30, 2026, as a result of a short, but aggressive illness,” the post on Willis’s official page said.
The Texas-born musician, who was 74, was a co-founder of the Village People...