Victor Willis, who co-founded the Village People and co-wrote ‘Y.M.C.A.,’ dies at 74
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Victor Willis, the founding lead singer and co-writer of Village People's major 1970s disco hits, died on June 30, 2026, at age 74 from a brief but serious illness whose specific nature was not disclosed. Willis, known for his iconic police officer costume, co-authored numerous hits including 'YMCA,' 'Macho Man,' 'In The Navy,' and 'Go West' that became defining songs of the disco era.
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NEW YORK (AP) — Victor Willis, who co-founded the Village People, co-wrote the disco group’s classic hits “Y.M.C.A.,” ″Macho Man” and “In the Navy,” and delighted crowds while dressed as the band’s helmeted and mustachioed police officer, has died.
He was 74.
“We are profoundly sad to announce the death of Victor Willis, lead singer […] ...