United Kingdom, July 1 -- President Donald Trump has paid tribute to the Village People's Victor Willis following his death, while boasting he made Y.M.C.A. a "monster hit again" by using the song at his rallies.

The singer - one of the founding members of the disco group - passed away after a "short but aggressive illness".

His death was announced on Facebook as his family posted a brief statement which read: "We are profoundly sad to announce the death of VICTOR WILLIS, lead singer of Village People.

"Victor passed on Monday June 30, 2026 of a short but aggressive illness. Privacy is requested."

In the wake of the news, President Trump took to Truth Social to praise Victor as a "great and happy guy who loved that I used his groups s...