Victor Willis, who co-founded the Village People and co-wrote ‘Y.M.C.A.,’ dies at 74

Victor Willis, who co-founded the Village People and co-wrote some of the disco group’s biggest hits, including “Y.M.C.A.” ...

Victor Willis, Village People Founder And ‘Y.M.C.A.’ Singer, Dies At 74

Victor Willis, a founding member of the 1970s disco group Village People and lead singer of the dance anthems “Y.M.C.A.,” “Macho Man” and “In the Navy,” has died.

Victor Willis, frontman of Village People, dies age 74

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’ ...