Village People lead singer Victor Willis dead at 74

Victor Willis, the original lead singer and co-founder of the disco phenomenon Village People, has died. He was 74. Willis died on Tuesday, his wife announced on social media. "It is with profound sadness that I must announce the death of my husband, VICTOR WILLIS. Victor passed away on Tuesday, June 30, 2026, as a result of a short, but aggressive illness," a post on Willis' Facebook page stated.