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Victor Willis, Village People Frontman and Lead Singer on Disco Classic “Y.M.C.A.,” Dies at 74

Willis' wife wrote on social media that the legendary disco musician died after a short but aggressive illness.

Village People lead singer Victor Willis dead at 74

Victor Willis, Village People's lead singer and co-writer of hits including Y.M.C.A. and Macho Man, has died one day before what would have been the Dallas-born entertainer's 75th birthday.

🌒 Total Eclipse of the Heart singer Bonnie Tyler dies at 75

Singer Bonnie Tyler, known for hits including "Total Eclipse of the Heart" and "Holding Out for a Hero", has died aged 75. #bonnietyler #totaleclipseoftheheart #wales

Billy Strings announces new album, shares new single

DETROIT — Michigan bluegrass revivalist Billy Strings has set an Aug. 28 release date for his new album So Much for Goodbyes, his reps announced Tuesday. The date coincides with the artist's two-day Ionia Freak Fair festival Aug. 28-29 at the...

Victor Willis, lead singer of Village People, dead at 74

Victor Willis, the lead singer of Village People whose voice helped make “Y.M.C.A.” one of the most recognizable disco songs of all time, has died, the group said. He was 74. Village People said Willis died Tuesday after what it described as a “short but aggressive illness.” The group did not release additional details and [] The post Victor Willis, lead singer of Village People, dead at 74 appeared first on BNO News.

Village People's Victor Willis Dead at 74 After "Aggressive Illness”

There’s a new place Victor Willis has gone. The singer—who rose to fame as the lead singer of The Village People in the late 1970s—died on June 30, the band confirmed on social media. He was...

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David Clayton-Thomas, Blood, Sweat & Tears singer-songwriter, dies at 84

NEW YORK — David Clayton-Thomas, the lead singer of Blood, Sweat Tears, whose husky, high-strung tenor on “Spinning Wheel,” “And When I Die” and other hits helped make the so-called brass rock band among the most popular acts of the late 1960s, has died at age 84. Spokesperson Eric Alper said that Clayton-Thomas died peacefully Wednesday []

Ronnie Wood Recalls What He Told Amy Winehouse When She Opened Up About Her Struggles with Alcohol Before Her Death

Wood and his Rolling Stones bandmates included a tribute to Winehouse, who died in 2011, on their new album, ‘Foreign Tongues’

Village People Lead Singer Dies At 74, Trump Pays Tribute

Victor Willis, the lead singer behind the iconic hit song “Y.M.C.A.,” died on Tuesday. He was 74 years old. Willis’ wife posted online that the Village People frontman suffered from a “short, but aggressive illness.” “It is with profound sadness that I must announce the death of my husband, VICTOR WILLIS. Victor passed away on ...

World pays tribute as Bonnie Tyler dies “unexpectedly” aged 75: “One of Britain’s great recording artists”

The legendary Welsh singer was best known for her hits 'Total Eclipse Of The Heart' and 'Holding Out For A Hero' The post World pays tribute as Bonnie Tyler dies “unexpectedly” aged 75: “One of Britain’s great recording artists” appeared first on NME.

Victor Willis, Village People lead singer, dies aged 74

Victor Willis, 74, the lead singer of the 1970’s disco-group Village People, has died, his team said Wednesday.

David Clayton-Thomas Dies: ‘Blood, Sweat & Tears’ Singer Passes Away at 84

David Clayton-Thomas, the Grammy-winning lead singer of the pioneering jazz-rock band Blood, Sweat Tears, has died at the age of 84. The Canadian musician passed away peacefully at St. Michael's Hospital in Toronto on June 24, according to his publicist. No cause of death has been disclosed.

Daryl Braithwaite: Australian singer of iconic hit ‘The Horses’ retires from live performances after 58 years

The beloved Australian singer’s career has spanned nearly 60 years.

Legendary singer Bonnie Tyler dies aged 75

Heartbreaking news Legendary singer Bonnie Tyler who was known for hits including ‘Total Eclipse of the Heart’, ‘Holding on for a Hero’ and ‘It’s a Heartache’, has died at the age of 75. The news of the death of the famous Welsh singer was announced on her website. It read: “Bonnie’s family and team are []

Lead singer of Village People dies aged 74 following ‘short but aggressive’ illness

The lead singer of ‘Village People’, Victor Willis, has died at age 74. The band announced his death on social media, saying he died after a “short but aggressive” illness. Mr Willis was a founding member of what US President Donald Trump claims is his favourite band.

David Clayton-Thomas, powerhouse lead singer of Blood, Sweat & Tears, dead at 84

David Clayton-Thomas, the lead singer of Blood, Sweat Tears whose husky, high-strung tenor on “Spinning Wheel,” “And When I Die” and other hits helped make the so-called “brass rock” band among the most popular acts of the late 1960s, has died at age 84.

Suspected murderer dies of heart attack while dragging dead mom-of-three's body through the woods after strangling her

Suspected murderer dies of heart attack while dragging dead mom-of-three's body through the woods after strangling her

Tributes pour in after death of Welsh music icon Bonnie Tyler at 75

Grammy-nominated singer remembered by leaders, fellow musicians and fans after dying in Portugal following illness

Village People Frontman Victor Willis Dies At 74

Texas-born musician Victor Willis was the lead singer and co-writer of the band's biggest hits including YMCA, Go West and In The Navy.

Village People's Victor Willis dies at 74, Trump pays tribute to himself

Victor Willis, the co-founder and lead singer of the disco singing group that President Donald Trump has made a staple of his events, Village People, died Tuesday, according to the band. He died one day before his birthday at the age of 74.

British musician Calvin Hayes, Johnny Hates Jazz co-founder, found dead at 63

Calvin Hayes, co-founder of Johnny Hates Jazz, has died at 63. His legacy includes the hit Shattered Dreams and the chart-topping album Turn Back the Clock.

David Clayton-Thomas, Canadian singer of Blood, Sweat & Tears, dies at 84

David Clayton-Thomas, the Canadian singer whose raspy and soulful voice led American jazz rock group Blood, Sweat Tears to chart-topping triumphs, has died at 84. His publicist says he died peacefully on Wednesday evening at St. Michael’s Hospital in Toronto. Clayton-Thomas was a key part of Blood, Sweat Tears’ success in the late [] The post David Clayton-Thomas, Canadian singer of Blood, Sweat Tears, dies at 84 appeared first on CityNews Montreal.

Lead singer of Village People dies aged 74

Victor Willis, who co-wrote the band’s hit song YMCA, died after a “short but aggressive” illness.

Village People lead singer Victor Willis dies, band says

Village People lead singer Victor Willis dies, band says

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‘YMCA’ Village People singer Victor Willis dies at 74

Victor Willis, lead singer of the disco group Village People whose hit Y.M.C.A. became a fixture at rallies for US President Donald Trump, has died, his spouse said in a Facebook post on Wednesday. “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 post on Willis’s official page said. The Texas-born musician, who was 74, was a co-founder of the Village People...

Bonnie Tyler on her music industry success

Bonnie Tyler, the Grammy-nominated Welsh pop star best known for singing the chart-topping power ballad “Total Eclipse of the Heart” has died at 75. #BonnieTyler

Bonnie Tyler left Meatloaf 'p----- off' over iconic song causing rift between pair

Bonnie Tyler has died at the age of 75, with the Welsh singer having opened up about her relationship with Meat Loaf and how she secured her greatest hit, Total Eclipse of the Heart, in a candid interview

Bonnie Tyler dies 'unexpectedly' aged 75

Singer Bonnie Tyler, best known for hits including Total Eclipse of the Heart and Holding on for a Hero, has died at the age of 75.

Bonnie Tyler, ‘Total Eclipse of the Heart’ and ‘Holding Out for a Hero’ Singer, Dies at 75

Bonnie Tyler, the Welsh rock singer behind ’80s hits like “Total Eclipse of the Heart” and “Holding Out for a Hero,” died on Wednesday. She was 75. According to the BBC, a statement was shared on Tyler’s official website that reads: “Bonnie’s family and team are heartbroken to announce that Bonnie unexpectedly passed away last night []

Bonnie Tyler, who topped the charts with epic 'Total Eclipse of the Heart', dies

Bonnie Tyler, who topped the charts with epic 'Total Eclipse of the Heart', dies

Canadian country music icon Tommy Hunter dies at 89

Canadian country music legend Tommy Hunter, whose television career spanned nearly three decades and helped introduce generations of Canadians to country music’s biggest stars, has died at the age of 89.

Village People lead singer Victor Willis dies aged 74

Village People lead singer Victor Willis dies aged 74