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Village People frontman Victor Willis dies aged 74

Village People frontman Victor Willis dies aged 74
BBC News Wednesday 01 July 2026, 08:36 UTC 1 min read
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Victor Willis was the band's frontman and co-wrote most of their hit songs including YMCA.

Victor Willis was the band's frontman and co-wrote most of their hit songs including YMCA.
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