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Village People lead singer Victor Willis dead at 74
https://www.foxnews.com ^ | July 1 2026 | Stephanie Giang-Paunon , Alex Nitzberg

Posted on 07/01/2026 9:29:35 AM PDT by Beowulf9

Victor Willis, the original lead singer and co-founder of the disco phenomenon Village People, has died. He was 74.

Willis died on Tuesday, his wife announced on social media.

"It is with profound sadness that I must announce the death of my husband, VICTOR WILLIS. Victor passed away on Tuesday, June 30, 2026, as a result of a short, but aggressive illness," a post on Willis' Facebook page stated.

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To: PAR35

Do you know which one he took?


21 posted on 07/01/2026 10:58:23 AM PDT by Antihero101607
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To: Beowulf9
"Wife"

22 posted on 07/01/2026 11:27:51 AM PDT by Governor Dinwiddie ( O give thanks unto the Lord, for He is gracious, and his mercy endures forever. — Psalm 106)
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To: Beowulf9

President Trump will be sad.


23 posted on 07/01/2026 11:38:52 AM PDT by Delta 21 (None of us are descendants of fearful men!)
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To: Governor Dinwiddie

The guy is straight.


24 posted on 07/01/2026 11:40:53 AM PDT by Beowulf9
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To: PAR35

Guilty!


25 posted on 07/01/2026 11:48:47 AM PDT by ProtectOurFreedom
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To: Beowulf9

Victor had talent, wisdom and guts.

RIP young man!


26 posted on 07/01/2026 12:05:39 PM PDT by MCSETots
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To: Beowulf9

I hate to hear that.......RIP Victor Willis and thanks for the song that makes you wanna dance....


27 posted on 07/01/2026 1:25:09 PM PDT by Dawgreg
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To: mewzilla

Say what you want, but Trump has CLASS.....AND COMPASSION! Missing in ALL DEMOCRATS!


28 posted on 07/01/2026 3:56:17 PM PDT by Ann Archy (Abortion.....the HUMAN Sacrifice to the god of Convenience.)
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To: Dawgreg

FUN AS IT GETS IN A SONG!!!


29 posted on 07/01/2026 3:57:02 PM PDT by Ann Archy (Abortion.....the HUMAN Sacrifice to the god of Convenience.)
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To: nickcarraway

Or on the down low...


30 posted on 07/01/2026 4:41:07 PM PDT by Mr. Blond
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Village People lead singer Victor Willis dead at 74 | Wisdom 92.1

A pic with this posting would have clarified it.
31 posted on 07/02/2026 7:08:19 AM PDT by where's_the_Outrage? (Drain the Swamp. Build the Wall)
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