Lily ShanagherJul 1, 2026 – 10.16pmThe lead singer of the Village People has died aged 75. Victor Willis, who was a founding member of Donald Trump’s favourite band, died after a “short but aggressive” illness on Monday, the band announced on social media.The US president often plays the disco band’s hit songs at his rallies and dances enthusiastically along to the music and paid tribute to Willis on Truth Social after learning of his death.The Telegraph LondonSubscribe to gift this articleGift 5 articles to anyone you choose each month when you subscribe.Subscribe nowAlready a subscriber? Fetching latest articles