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Victor Willis, Village People frontman and 'Y.M.C.A' co-writer, dies aged 74

Cover image: File photo of Victor Willis of the Village People performing during the FIFA World Cup 2026 Official Draw at the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts taken December 5, 2025. © Kevin Dietsch, AFP

Victor Willis, the lead singer of disco group Village People died on Wednesday, said his spouse. He was 74. Willis co-wrote the hit "Y.M.C.A." and was initially against Donald Trump using the song for his campaign rallies but in January 2025 he surprised fans by performing the song, with its signature dance, at Trump's second inauguration.

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. He was 74.

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