Event Brief
Village People lead singer Victor Willis dies at 74
Filed: Jul 01, 2026 at 6:03 AM ET
Summary: Victor Willis, a founding member and lead singer of the Village People, has died at 74.
WHO: Victor Willis and his wife
WHAT: His wife and the band announced Willis had died of a short but aggressive illness.
WHEN: Jul 01, 2026 at 4:59 AM ET
WHERE: Location not specified
WHY: Cause not yet established.
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