Victor Willis, the recognizable lead vocalist for the renowned disco group Village People, passed away on Tuesday, June 30, 2026, at the age of 74.
His wife made the announcement on social media, confirming his death was a result of a brief but aggressive illness.
A statement posted on Willis' official Facebook page conveyed the news: "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."
The message concluded with a plea for privacy from the family during this period of loss: "The family request privacy at this time of great loss."
