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Victor Willis, Village People frontman and 'Y.M.C.A.' co-writer, dies aged 74
Victor Willis, the lead singer and co-writer of the iconic disco group Village People, has died at the age of 74. He was known for hits like 'Y.M.C.A.' and 'In the Navy'.
14 sources across English, Spanish, fr, hu, it, pt · blind spot: little coverage from the right
Left 29% · Center 64% · Right 7%
How outlets framed it
All sources: Victor Willis, the lead singer and co-writer of hit songs for the disco group Village People, has died at the age of 74.
Key divergence: While most sources identify Victor Willis as the frontman, one source specifically notes his role as the 'policeman' character from the group's performances.
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