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Victor Willis, Village People Founding Lead Singer and ‘YMCA’ Co-Writer, Dies at 74

Victor Willis, the founding lead singer of the Village People and co-writer of 'YMCA,' has died at age 74.

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This story first appeared in 🇪🇸 Spanish coverage — 3 hours before PULSE detected it in English news.

🇬🇧 English Jul 1, 12:07 UTC
🇪🇸 Spanish Jul 1, 09:08 UTC · EL PAÍS
🇫🇷 French Jul 1, 09:09 UTC · franceinfo
🇮🇹 Italian Jul 1, 10:15 UTC · Corriere della Sera
🇧🇷 Portuguese Jul 1, 10:40 UTC · G1
🇩🇪 German Jul 1, 11:44 UTC · WELT

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The brief

Victor Willis, widely recognized as the lead singer and frontman for the Village People, has died at the age of 74. He is credited as a co-writer of the group's hit song 'YMCA.' Coverage from NBC News, Yahoo, Fox News, The New York Times, and Variety emphasizes his role as a founding member and disco icon.

Reports note that his death followed an illness described as aggressive. Future reports may provide further details regarding the circumstances of his passing.

Specifics concerning memorial arrangements or remaining legacy tributes have not yet been specified.

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Quick answers

Who was Victor Willis?

He was a founding lead singer of the Village People and a co-writer of the song 'YMCA.'

How old was Victor Willis at the time of his death?

He was 74 years old.

What caused the death of Victor Willis?

Coverage states that he died following an aggressive illness.

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Topics

Victor Willis Village People YMCA Disco Obituary

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