Victor Willis is dead. He was the main singer of the Village People. He died at 74 years old. His wife said this on Wednesday. He was very ill for a short time.
The Village People were famous in the 70s. They sang songs like Y.M.C.A. or Macho Man. The members wore special costumes. They looked like strong male figures. Victor Willis wore a police uniform. Others were a cowboy or a builder.
Willis wrote many songs himself. He fought for the rights to his songs in court. He returned to the band in 2017. Donald Trump used his music for his campaign. Willis sang for Trump in January 2025.
