'Y.M.C.A.' Singer Victor Willis Passes Away at 74

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Victor Willis, lead singer of the American disco group Village People, has died. He was 74.

According to a report by The New York Times (NYT) on the 1st (local time), Village People released an official statement saying, "Victor Willis passed away on June 29 after a short illness." The cause of death has not been disclosed.

Victor Willis was a co-writer and lead singer of the mega-hit songs 'Y.M.C.A.' and 'Macho Man.' He was the driving force behind the disco boom, appearing on stage dressed in police uniforms and naval officer attire.

After leaving the group in the 1980s, he faced controversy due to copyright lawsuits and drug addiction, but returned to the band in 2017 as its only original member.

Notably, 'Y.M.C.A.' frequently appeared in U.S. President Donald Trump's election rallies, drawing renewed attention. President Trump sparked a media frenzy in late 2020 by dancing to the song during his presidential campaign.

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