Victor Willis, the lead singer of the iconic  '70s disco group The Village People, has died at 74. Willis co-wrote many of the group’s biggest hits including “Y.M.C.A.” and “Macho Man.” Reporting for TODAY, NBC’s Joe Fryer shares a look back at Willis’ career.

July 2, 2026 Victor Willis, Lead Singer of The Village People, Dies at 74 Victor Willis, the lead singer of the iconic  '70s disco group The Village People, has died at 74. Willis co-wrote many of the group’s biggest hits including “Y.M.C.A.” and “Macho Man.” Reporting for TODAY, NBC’s Joe Fryer shares a look back at Willis’ career. READ MORE New Details Emerge on Taylor Swift-Travis Kelce NYC Wedding WATCH NOW Couple Who Climbed Empire State Building Face Multiple Charges WATCH NOW Minions Surprise TODAY Fans With Fandango Tickets and Wendy’s WATCH NOW Saw it on TODAY 3RD HOUR OF TODAY Kick Off July 2026 With Start TODAY’s Fitness Challenge WATCH NOW TODAY WITH JENNA & SHEINELLE Are These Trends Real or Fake? Smart Nails, Mistake Dates, More WATCH NOW SHOP TODAY The Best Space-Saving Travel Hacks for Packing Light, From $10 SHOP NOW Send us Feedback Follow us on Facebook More TODAY Newsletters Copyright © 2026 TODAY | 30 Rockefeller Plaza, New York, NY 10112 View in Browser | Manage Subscriptions | Unsubscribe | Privacy