Victor Willis, frontman of Village People, dies age 74

The Guardian Music · July 1, 2026

The co-writer of enduring hits such as YMCA and Macho Man, who struggled with drug use and legal issues for years, passed away after ‘short but aggressive illness’ Victor Willis, the lead singer of the Village People, ha

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