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Victor Willis, Village People Icon, Passes | Calgary News
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Iconic disco voice Victor Willis, lead singer and co-writer of Village People hits like “Y.M.C.A.” and “In the Navy,” has died at 74—just one day before his 75th birthday. A co-founder of the global phenomenon, Willis helped craft the group’s unforgettable sound and costumes, leaving behind a legacy that still echoes through pop culture decades later. His passing, after a short but aggressive illness, was announced by his wife and the band, asking for privacy during their grief.
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