Victor Willis

Victor Willis, a co-founder and the lead singer of the iconic disco group The Village People, has passed away at the age of 74. His spouse announced his death on Facebook, stating that he succumbed to a short but aggressive illness on Tuesday, June 30, 2026. Willis was instrumental in the band's success, co-writing their most famous hit, 'Y.M.C.A.', which became a cultural phenomenon and was notably used at rallies for former US President Donald Trump. His career with The Village People spanned decades, with notable appearances including a Halloween party in Los Angeles in 1979 and a performance in Quebec City in 2019. Willis's death marks the end of an era for disco music and a significant loss to the entertainment world.