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Lionel Richie Hospitalized After Struggling During Latest Concert

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  • Lionel Richie reportedly went to a St. Louis hospital for medical tests after appearing to struggle during a concert and performing part of “All Night Long” while seated.
  • TMZ reported that doctors suspected dehydration and that Richie hoped to leave the hospital the following day.
  • The episode follows an earlier health scare during his joint tour with Earth, Wind & Fire, when he left a Minnesota performance and postponed two shows.

Lionel Richie appeared to need help from his stage crew during his latest concert in St. Louis, then reportedly checked into a local hospital for medical tests. The 77-year-old singer had been performing “All Night Long” when he signaled for a stool and completed the roughly six-minute song while seated.

Unfortunately, Lionel is not feeling well.

— Lionel Richie's saxophonistThe saxophonist told the audience Richie would not continue his Minnesota performance.

TMZ, citing reports carried by News.com.au, said Richie was being treated for suspected dehydration and hoped to be discharged the following day. The reported hospitalization came after his weekend performance in Missouri.

It was the second health concern linked to Richie’s joint tour with Earth, Wind & Fire in about two months. During the tour’s opening night in Minnesota in early July, Richie told the audience he felt dizzy and sat on the floor. He tried to continue, but eventually left the stage.

He won’t be able to continue. Additional information will be available.

— Lionel Richie's saxophonistThe announcement followed Richie's departure from the stage during the earlier tour health scare.

After a break of about 40 minutes, his saxophonist returned and told the audience that Richie could not continue. Richie later postponed two shows, saying in an Instagram statement that doctors had advised him to rest and recover fully. He described himself as “heartbroken” about postponing the performances and said he looked forward to returning to the stage for his fans. The latest reported incident comes as he continues performing on the joint tour.

Heartbroken

— Lionel RichieRichie used the word in an Instagram statement about postponing two shows after doctors advised him to rest.
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