Victor Willis, Village People Frontman, Dies at 74
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Village People frontman Victor Willis dies aged 75 after brief illness as tributes pour in.
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Victor Willis, the founding lead singer of disco legends Village People, has died at the age of 75 following a brief but aggressive illness.The American musician passed away on Monday, one day before what would have been his 75th birthday.His death was confirmed through announcements on both the band's official Facebook page and by his wife Karen Huff-Willis.Mr Willis co-wrote some of the most recognisable songs in popular music history, including the global phenomenon Y.M.C.A.,which was released in 1978 and made him an overnight millionaire.
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TRENDING Stories Videos Your Say The band has requested privacy following the announcement.Beyond Y.M.C.A., Mr Willis penned lyrics for the group's other enduring anthems, including Macho Man, In The Navy and Go West.He performed as the group's policeman or naval officer, one of several macho character costumes adopted by the band members.The Village People emerged in the late 1970s after production company Can't Stop Productions discovered...
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