Village People lead singer Victor Willis dies aged 74

A founding member of Village People, whose voice helped define some of the most memorable disco hits of the late 1970s, has died aged 74.Victor Willis, lead si…

NZ Herald · 2026-07-01T09:35:35.000Z

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Jack Morrison2026-07-01T09:38:35.000Z

ah gutted, another legend gone. Village People got me through some rough nights at the club. RIP Vic.

Hana Stewart2026-07-01T10:24:35.000Z

oath, played YMCA at every party in the 80s. Absolute gold.

Chloe Martin2026-07-01T09:49:35.000Z

74 is pretty old but it's still sad. Wonder if they'll do a tribute at the next big pride event.

Cameron Diaz2026-07-01T10:07:35.000Z

get real, it was cr*p then and it's cr*p now. But each to their own.

Ella Thompson2026-07-01T09:53:35.000Z

Y.M.C.A. will never sound the same. Used to dance to that at every school disco. :(

Cameron Diaz2026-07-01T10:05:35.000Z

bloody hell, disco is dead and so is the lead singer. Coincidence? I think not.

Jack Morrison2026-07-01T11:00:35.000Z

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Village People lead singer Victor Willis dies aged 74

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lol someone's bitter. Let people enjoy things.

Sage Lawson2026-07-01T10:32:35.000Z

Thought he died years ago tbh. But rest in peace, his voice was iconic.

Rowan Blake2026-07-01T10:45:35.000Z

same here! gonna make a whole playlist.

Hayden Kelly2026-07-01T10:47:35.000Z

Short aggressive illness? That's rough. My uncle went the same way. Fuck cancer or whatever it was.

Rowan Blake2026-07-01T11:20:35.000Z

Gonna blast In the Navy tonight in his honour. Absolute banger. RIP Victor.

Mason Young2026-07-01T11:32:35.000Z

Not gonna lie, I only know YMCA. But that song is timeless. Sad day.

James O’Brien2026-07-01T12:03:35.000Z

His voice defined an era. Proper legend. Sad news.

Chloe Martin2026-07-01T12:30:35.000Z

facts! it's a classic for a reason.

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