Victor Willis, Village People lead singer, dies at 74

Victor Willis, 74, the lead singer of the 1970’s disco-group Village People, has died. President Trump called him a “happy guy.”

Victor Willis, 74, the lead singer of the 1970’s disco-group Village People, has died, his team said Wednesday.

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“We are profoundly sad to announce the death of VICTOR WILLIS, lead singer of Village People,” according to a statement posted on the band’s official Facebook Page.

“Victor passed on Tuesday June 30, 2026 of a short but aggressive illness,” it added. “Privacy is requested.”