Victor Willis cause of death: What we know about Village People singer
Victor Willis cause of death: What we know about Village People singer
Charles Curtis, For The WinWed, July 1, 2026 at 11:18 AM UTC
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Victor Willis, who was a co-founder and lead singer of Village People that gave the world so many hits including Y.M.C.A., Macho Man and In the Navy, died at the age of 74 on Tuesday.
What was the cause of death? According to a statement on the Village People Facebook page: "Victor passed on Tuesday June 30, 2026 of a short but aggressive illness. Privacy is requested."
His wife Karen-Huff Willis also confirmed his passing on his official Facebook page.
In a group full of costumed bandmates, he was the police officer or member of the Navy. But he left the group in 1980 over legal issues involving the songs he co-wrote. But he came back in 2017 after a settlement.
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Sending good thoughts to his family and loved ones.
Who is Victor Willis' wife?
It's Karen Huff, who -- per the Hollywood Reporter -- is "a lawyer and entertainment exec." They got married in 2007.
Who is Victor Willis' ex-wife Phylicia Rashad?
That's the former Cosby Show star whom he married in 1978. After they divorced, she married Ahmad Rashad.
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