President Donald Trump on Wednesday mourned the death Victor Willis, the lead singer for the Village People, who died at the age of 74.

Willis co-wrote the hit songs "Y.M.C.A." and "Macho Man." Trump himself regularly plays "Y.M.C.A." at rallies and dances to the song, which enjoyed a modest revival in popularity in part due to viral social media trends about Trump's dancing.

"Village People singer Victor Willis is dead at 74. He was a great and happy guy who loved that I used his groups song, YMCA, at my Rallies," Trump posted on Truth Social. "It became a 'monster' hit, again, 30 years after its original launch. Many singers and groups wanted to get on board at the Rallies after all of the Rally Attendance Records were set - The crowds were, and are, enormous - But Victor and the group was there for us right from the beginning!"

"They loved the action, and we loved them and their great and uplifting song. We will think of Victor every time YMCA is played, like today, and all throughout this July Fourth Birthday week," he added. "My condolences to his wonderful family and group, Victor Willis will be sorely missed, God Bless Him!!!"

Willis's wife announced his death on Facebook on Wednesday morning.

"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 family request privacy at this time of great loss," she said.

Ben Whedon is the Chief Political Correspondent for Just the News. Follow him on X.