Village People lead singer Victor Willis dies aged 75 after short illness

• Victor Willis, the lead singer of the iconic disco group Village People , has died at the age of 75.
• The news of his death was officially announced on the band's social media accounts.
• Willis died on Monday, June 30, 2026, after experiencing a short but aggressive illness, with the band requesting privacy.
• As a founding member, Willis was central to the group's success, known for their global hits including “Y.M.C.A”, “Go West” and “In The Navy”.
• The Village People were formed in the late 1970s when Can't Stop Productions discovered Willis and subsequently built the group around him.

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Village People lead singer Victor Willis dies after ‘short but aggressive’ illness