Victor Willis, a co-founder of the Village People, has passed away at the age of 74. He was known for co-writing the group's classic hits and performing as the band's police officer character.

Willis' death was announced by the group on their official Facebook page, with the cause identified as a short but aggressive illness. Further details about his life and career are available from the source.

The Village People were a disco group that formed in 1977, featuring characters such as a biker, construction worker, and cowboy, among others. Willis was a key part of the group's success, and his legacy will be remembered by fans of the disco era.