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Victor Willis, co-founder of the Village People, who conquered the charts with their disco anthems
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Victor Edward Willis (July 1, 1951 – June 30, 2026) was an American singer-songwriter, who co-founded the disco group Village People. He performed as their lead singer and was co-songwriter for all of their most successful singles. In the group, Willis performed costumed as a policeman or naval officer. The son of a Baptist preacher, Willis developed his singing skills in his father's church. With training in acting and dance, Willis went to New York and joined the prestigious Negro Ensemble Company. He appeared in many musicals and plays, including the original Broadway production of The Wiz in 1976, and subsequently, the Australian production.
Career
- 1951Born
- 2026Passed away
- Member of Village People
Trivia
- •Place of birth: Dallas
- •Citizenship: United States
- •Known as: singer, songwriter, actor, librettist
- •Genre: pop music, soul
- •Plays: voice
- •Spouse: Phylicia Rashad
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Victor Willis, who co-founded the Village People and co-wrote 'Y.M.C.A.,' dies at 74
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EXCLUSIVE: Donald Trump's MAGA Faithful Trash Late Village People Star Victor Willis For His Massive U-Turn On Supporting 'YMCA'
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Village People Celebrate New Hit 'Disco Star' Following Victor Willis' Passing
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The famous YMCA combination of the leading voice, Victor Willis, is now in the news.
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How Trump Made ‘Y.M.C.A.’ His Anthem, Despite the Village People and Victor Willis’s Mixed Feelings
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Victor Willis, who fronted the Village People and co-wrote ‘Y.M.C.A.,’ dies at 74
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Donald Trump Uses Death of Village People's Victor Willis to Praise His Own Rallies
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Village People singer Victor Willis dies at 74; voice behind ‘Macho Man,’ ‘YMCA’
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Victor Willis, Village People lead singer, dies at 74 - ABC News - Breaking News, Latest News and Videos
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Victor Willis, Village People lead singer and voice behind 'Y.M.C.A.,' dies at 74
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Trump Praises Village People's Victor Willis—Singer Of Campaign Rally Staple ‘Y.M.C.A.’
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Trump mourns Village People singer: ‘We will think of Victor every time YMCA is played’
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Village People lead singer Victor Willis dies at 74 following ‘short but aggressive illness’
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Victor Willis, Village People Frontman and Lead Singer on Disco Classic “Y.M.C.A.,” Dies at 74
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Victor Willis’ Health: What We Know About the Village People Co-Founder’s Illness
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