Village People lead singer Victor Willis dead at 74
01-07-2026 13:16 via cbc.ca

Village People lead singer Victor Willis dead at 74

Victor Willis, Village People's lead singer and co-writer of hits including Y.M.C.A. and Macho Man, has died one day before what would have been the Dallas-born entertainer's 75th birthday.
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