Victor Willis, Village People Frontman and Singer of "Y.M.C.A.," Dies at 74
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Lily Ford
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Victor Willis, the lead singer and frontman of the iconic 1970s disco group Village People, has died at age 74. His wife, Karen-Huff Willis, announced his passing on Facebook, stating he died on Tuesday after a short but aggressive illness. Willis was best known for his work on disco classics including "Y.M.C.A.," "Macho Man," and "In the Navy." The Village People took their name from New York City's Greenwich Village.
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Twitter / XVictor Willis, Village People Frontman and Singer of "Y.M.C.A.," Dies at 74hollywoodreporter.comKey quotes
· 2 pulledIt is with profound sadness that I must announce the death of my husband … Victor passed away on Tuesday … as a result of a short, but aggressive illness.
The family request privacy at this time of great loss.
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