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Village People lead singer Victor Willis dies at 74

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TL;DR

Victor Willis, the frontman of the iconic disco group the Village People, has died at 74, according to reports from Disclose.tv. Willis wrote and sang on hits including "YMCA," "In the Navy," and "Macho Man." The report did not provide a cause of death.

01 · THE DISPATCH

Victor Willis, the lead singer and songwriter of the Village People, has died at 74. The report comes from Disclose.tv, which did not specify a cause of death. Willis was the creative force behind the group's biggest hits, including "YMCA" (1978), "In the Navy" (1979), and "Macho Man" (1978). The Village People, known for their flamboyant costumes and disco sound, became global pop culture icons. Willis was a pivotal figure in that legacy. No further details or family statements have been released at this time.

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