Victor Willis obituary
Victor Willis, lead vocalist of the Village People, died at 74 following a brief illness. Renowned for hits like YMCA and In the Navy, Willis challenged the perception of their songs as gay anthems, asserting they reflected 1970s Black culture. He had a significant impact on disco music before fading from the spotlight in the 1980s.
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Published 02 Jul 2026, 16:32 UTC · Updated 02 Jul 2026, 17:30 UTC
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