Village People frontman Victor Willis dies at 74
Victor Willis, the lead singer of the Village People known for hits like 'Y.M.C.A.', has died at age 74 following a short illness. Willis was a founding member of the group and had recently returned to the band in 2017.
Why it matters
Willis was a central figure in disco history, and his work with the Village People remains a significant cultural touchstone globally.
Victor Willis, the lead singer of the Village People , the group whose onstage costumes and catchy songs including "YMCA," "In the Navy" and "Macho Man," made them a household name far beyond the disco era, died on Tuesday, the band said in a social media post this week. He was 74.
The article is a standard obituary reporting factual details of his life and career.
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