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On July 1, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1850, Florence Earle Coates, American poet (died 1927) was born. In 1909, Emmett Toppino, American sprinter (died 1971) was born. In 1910, Glenn Hardin, American hurdler (died 1975) was born. In 1915, Willie Dixon, American blues singer-songwriter, bass player, guitarist and producer (died 1992) was born. In 1918, Ralph Young, American singer and actor (died 2008) was born. In 1924, Florence Stanley, American actress (died 2003) was born. In 1935, James Cotton, American singer-songwriter and harmonica player (died 2017) was born. In 1939, Delaney Bramlett, American singer-songwriter, guitarist and producer (died 2008) was born. In 1945, Debbie Harry, American singer-songwriter and actress was born. In 1951, Victor Willis, American singer-songwriter, pianist and actor was born. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.
‘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...
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