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Village People singer Victor Willis dies at age 74 after short illness
14 sourcesFirst reported 21 days agoUpdated 19 days ago
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- Victor Willis, the lead vocalist of the disco group Village People, has died at the age of 74 following a short but aggressive illness. His passing was announced by the band and confirmed by his family on social media, stating that he died on June 30, 2026. Willis was a co-writer of iconic hits such as "YMCA" and "In the Navy." He was recognized as a significant figure in the 1970s disco scene and had a diverse career that included musical theater. The family has requested privacy during this time.
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Victor Willis obituary
The Guardian· 19 days ago
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Victor Willis, frontman of Village People, dies age 74
The Guardian· 20 days ago
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Βίκτορ Γουίλις: Πέθανε σε ηλικία 74 χρόνων η φωνή των Village People
in.gr· 21 days ago
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Πέθανε σε ηλικία 75 ετών ο τραγουδιστής των Village People, Βίκτορ Γουίλις - Η εμβληματική φωνή του «YMCA»
Ethnos· 21 days ago
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Έφυγε από τη ζωή ο Βίκτορ Γουίλις, συνιδρυτής και τραγουδιστής των Village People
Τα Νέα· 21 days ago
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«Έφυγε» ο τραγουδιστής Βίκτορ Γουίλις του θρυλικού «YMCA»
Sigmalive· 21 days ago
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Village People singer and YMCA 'policeman' Victor Willis dies, aged 74
France 24· 20 days ago
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Victor Willis, Village People frontman and 'Y.M.C.A' co-writer, dies aged 74
France 24· 21 days ago
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Βίκτορ Γουίλις: Πέθανε σε ηλικία 74 ετών η φωνή των Village People
newsit.gr· 21 days ago
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Πέθανε σε ηλικία 74 ετών ο Βίκτορ Γουίλις, η φωνή των Village People
CNN Greece· 21 days ago
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Village People frontman Victor Willis dies aged 74
BBC News· 21 days ago
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Victor Willis: Σίγησε η θρυλική φωνή των Village People
Naftemporiki· 20 days ago
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Πέθανε ο Βίκτορ Γουίλις, η θρυλική φωνή των Village People
Proto Thema· 21 days ago
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Πέθανε ο Βίκτορ Γουίλις, ο frontman των Village People -Μετά από «σύντομη, αλλά επιθετική ασθένεια»
iefimerida.gr· 21 days ago