Victor Willis of The Village People President Donald Trump is mourning the death of Victor Willis, the founding lead singer of The Village People who co-wrote the smash hit “YMCA,” sung countless times and to which the commander in chief danced at his political rallies. The disco-era group posted Wednesday on Facebook: “We are profoundly sad to announce the death of VICTOR WILLIS, lead singer of Village People. Victor passed on Tuesday June 30, 2026 of a short but aggressive illness.