Victor Willis, the founding lead singer of Village People and co-writer of “YMCA,” “Macho Man” and “In the Navy,” died on June 30. He was 74. “We are profoundly sad to announce the death of Victor ...

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, who has died following a short illness aged 74, was the co-founder and frontman of the Village People, the costumed sextet who livened up the charts with such earworm disco anthems as ...

Village People lead singer Victor Willis died on June 30, 2026, aged 74, after a 'short but aggressive illness' ...

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 was the band's frontman and co-wrote most of their hit songs including YMCA.

The "Y.M.C.A." and "Macho Man" singer dies after a "short but aggressive" illness ...

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 ...

Victor Willis died on Monday at the age of 74 following a "short but aggressive illness," the band said.

The musician co-wrote some of the disco group's biggest hits including YMCA, In The Navy and Go West.

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’ ...