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Village People frontman Victor Willis dies aged 74
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- Victor Willis was the band's frontman and co-wrote most of their hit songs
- Music correspondent Published23 minutes ago Victor Willis, the frontman of 1970s disco group Village People, has died at the age of 74, the band's official social media page has announced.
- The Texas-born musician was the lead singer and co-writer of the band's biggest hits including YMCA, Go West and In The Navy.
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Victor Willis was the band's frontman and co-wrote most of their hit songs
Music correspondent Published23 minutes ago Victor Willis, the frontman of 1970s disco group Village People, has died at the age of 74, the band's official social media page has announced.
The Texas-born musician was the lead singer and co-writer of the band's biggest hits including YMCA, Go West and In The Navy.
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