# Victor Willis, Lead Singer of the Village People, Dies at 74

- Published: 2026-07-01T14:55:52Z
- Updated: 2026-07-07T15:15:48Z
- Section: Arts
- Language: English (en)
- Source: The New York Times — https://www.nytimes.com/2026/07/01/arts/music/victor-willis-dead.html
- Tags: The New York Times · Arts
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Often performing dressed as a helmeted police officer, he also co-wrote the group’s biggest hits, including “Y.M.C.A.” and “Macho Man.”

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