'YMCA' co-writer and Village People frontman Victor Willis dies at 74 - Good Morning America
Victor Willis, the lead singer and co-writer for the Village People, has passed away at age 74 following a short illness. Willis was instrumental in creating iconic disco hits such as 'YMCA' and 'In the Navy'.
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Willis's work with the Village People left a lasting impact on global pop culture, with his songs remaining staples at public events for decades.
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.
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