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Lionel Richie returns to the stage after hospitalization: 'You have no idea what I've been through'
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Lionel Richie returns to the stage after hospitalization: 'You have no idea what I've been through'

From La Nación · () Spanish

Translated from Spanish, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Legendary singer Lionel Richie returned to the stage in Pittsburgh, just days after a health scare forced him to halt a concert in Minnesota.
  • Richie, 77, had felt dizzy during a performance on June 24, leading to the cancellation of the show and a precautionary hospital visit.
  • He reassured fans with humor, joking about their concern and the events of the past 24 hours.

Lionel Richie has made a swift return to the stage, performing in Pittsburgh less than a week after a health issue caused him to pause a concert and seek medical attention. The 77-year-old music icon appeared energetic and in good spirits, joking with the audience about the recent scare.

You guys worried me for a moment, didn't you?

— Lionel RichieAddressing the audience upon his return to the stage.

During the opening night of his "Sing A Song All Night Long" tour with Earth, Wind & Fire in Saint Paul, Minnesota, on June 24, Richie began feeling unwell. Videos shared by fans showed him sitting down mid-performance while singing "Dancing on the Ceiling," even quipping, "When you feel dizzy, sit down."

Despite attempting to continue with a piano rendition of "Three Times a Lady," his discomfort persisted. After an extended break, his band announced the show's cancellation, citing Richie's inability to continue. He was subsequently taken to the hospital as a precaution.

You have no idea what I've been through in the last 24 hours, listening to my friends tell me what they think I should do.

— Lionel RichieHumorously referencing the events following his health scare.

Richie reassured his fans upon his return, humorously remarking, "You guys worried me for a moment, didn't you?" He added, "You have no idea what I've been through in the last 24 hours, listening to my friends tell me what they think I should do."

When you feel dizzy, sit down.

— Lionel RichieJoking with the audience after sitting down during a performance.

The tour, which includes 26 dates across the United States and Canada, had its subsequent shows rescheduled following the incident. Richie's quick recovery and return to performing underscore his dedication to his fans and the tour.

Unfortunately, Lionel is not well, he cannot continue.

— Dino SoldoSaxophonist informing the audience about the show's cancellation.
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Originally published by La Nación in Spanish. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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