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Victor Willis, Village People singer and 'YMCA' co-writer, dies at 74

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Victor Willis, the lead singer and co-founder of the disco group Village People, has passed away at the age of 74. His spouse announced his death, attributing it to a brief but aggressive illness. Willis was instrumental in writing the group's major hits, including "Y.M.C.A.", "In the Navy", and "Macho Man", which achieved global popularity in the late 1970s. He had a complex personal history, including struggles with drug addiction and a plea deal for cocaine possession. AI

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Victor Willis, Village People singer and 'YMCA' co-writer, dies at 74

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  1. SCMP — Tech TIER_1 English(EN) · Agence France-Presse ·

    ‘YMCA’ Village People singer Victor Willis dies at 74

    Victor Willis, lead singer of the disco group Village People whose hit Y.M.C.A. became a fixture at rallies for US President Donald Trump, has died, his spouse said in a Facebook post on Wednesday. “It is with profound sadness that I must announce the death of my husband, VICTOR …

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