Victor Willis, Village People Voice, Dies at 74 | San Jose News

Victor Willis, the legendary voice behind Village People’s disco anthems “Y.M.C.A.” and “Macho Man,” has died at 74 after a brief illness. A founding member who co-wrote many of the group’s biggest hits, Willis stepped away from the spotlight after battling addiction but returned in 2017—partly thanks to regaining partial copyright ownership in a 2012 legal win. Known for his flamboyant stage persona and enduring cultural impact, Willis’s music continues to unite generations, turning dance floors into global stages. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/f0952671eda2bfdc