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Breaking: Village People lead singer Victor Willis dead at 74
Victor Willis, lead singer and founding member of the Village People, died on July 1, 2026, at 74. The group announced his passing due to a short but aggressive illness and requested privacy. Willis was instrumental in creating hits like YMCA and Macho Man, influencing disco music for nearly 50 years.
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Published 01 Jul 2026, 08:59 UTC · Updated 01 Jul 2026, 09:11 UTC
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