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Victor Willis, Village People Founder And ‘Y.M.C.A.’ Singer, Dies At 74

Forbes · Jul 1, 2026, 7:27 PM · Also reported by 4 other sources

Victor Willis, a founding member of the 1970s disco group Village People and lead singer of the dance anthems “Y.M.C.A.,” “Macho Man” and “In the Navy,” has died.

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Victor Willis, Village People Founder And ‘Y.M.C.A.’ Singer, Dies At 74

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