Stay up to date with notifications from The IndependentNotifications can be managed in browser preferences.Jump to contentThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged inAllNewsSportCultureLifestyleVictor Willis of Village People performs in November 2023 (Getty Images for Associated Tele)Victor Willis, the lead singer of the iconic disco group Village People, has died at the age of 75. The news of his death was officially announced on the band's social media accounts. Willis died on Monday, June 30, 2026, after experiencing a short but aggressive illness, with the band requesting privacy. As a founding member, Willis was central to the group's success, known for their global hits including “Y.M.C.A”, “Go West” and “In The Navy”. The Village People were formed in the late 1970s when Can't Stop Productions discovered Willis and subsequently built the group around him. In fullVillage People lead singer Victor Willis dies after ‘short but aggressive’ illnessThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in
Village People lead singer Victor Willis dies aged 75 after short illness
Stay up to date with notifications from The IndependentNotifications can be managed in browser preferences.Jump to contentThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged inAllNewsSportCultureLifestyleVictor Willis of Village People performs in November 2023 (Getty Images for Associated Tele)Victor Willis, the lead singer of the iconic disco group Village People, has died at the age of 75. The news of his death was officially announced on the band's social media accounts. Willis died on Monday, June 30, 2026, after experiencing a short but aggressive illness, with the band requesting privacy. As a founding member, Willis was central to the group's success, known for their global hits including “Y.M.C.A”, “Go West” and “In The Navy”. The Village People were formed in the late 1970s when Can't Stop Productions discovered Willis and subsequently built the group around him. In fullVillage People lead singer Victor Willis dies after ‘short but aggressive’ illnessThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in
