In 1980, the group's story was further dramatized in the feature film Can't Stop the Music, a musical comedy inspired by their success. Although the film did not fare well commercially and was later regarded as a box-office disappointment, it marked a defining moment in the group's history. Around this time, Victor Willis departed from the group, a move that marked the beginning of a decline in their commercial success.
Due to the loss of their leading voice and creative contributor, the Village People invited Willis to return. He briefly rejoined in 1982 and worked on the album Fox on the Box. Despite their efforts, the album was never released in the United States, and Willis left the group permanently in 1983.
Following his departure from Village People, Willis maintained a lower public profile. In later years, he released a solo album titled Solo Man, which had been recorded decades earlier but remained unreleased until August 2015.
During his time away from the spotlight, Willis faced personal difficulties. He was arrested for drug possession, an event that led to court-mandated rehabilitation at the Betty Ford Clinic. After completing treatment, Willis made a public statement reflecting on his recovery: “The nightmare of drug abuse is being lifted from my life... now that the haze of drugs is gone, I'm thinking and seeing clearer now than I have in years... I'm looking forward to living the second part of my life drug-free.”
Victor Willis has been married more than once. His first marriage was to singer and actress Phylicia Ayers-Allen (now known as Phylicia Rashad) in 1978. The marriage ended in divorce in 1982. Further details about his personal relationships have largely remained private, as he has focused on maintaining a lower profile in recent years.
Return to the previous page| Birth Date: | 1 Jul, 1951 |
| Age: | 68 yrs |
| Citizenship: | United States of America |
| Birth Place: | Dallas |
| Gender: | Male |
| Description: | American singer-songwriter |
| Spouse: | Phylicia Rashād[1978-1982] |
| Net Worth 2021: | 30 million |
