Victor Willis, Village People Founding Lead Singer and ‘YMCA’ Co-Writer, Dies at 74
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Victor Willis, the founding lead singer of the Village People and co-writer of the song "YMCA", has died at the age of 74. The cause of death is reported by some outlets to have been a short but aggressive illness. Willis was a key figure in the group, known for his role as lead singer and frontman.
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