Victor Willis, Village People Frontman, Dies at 74 After Short Illness
Victor Willis, Village People frontman famed for YMCA and Macho Man, died at 74 after a short illness, the band announced. The piece traces his rise to disco stardom, his complex stance on YMCA as a gay anthem, his long battle with addiction and legal issues, and his lasting influence on pop culture, including song ownership battles and YMCA’s preservation by the Library of Congress.