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Lionel Richie checked himself into a hospital after performing in St. Louis over the weekend, according to TMZ.
The 77-year-old singer performed at The Muny on Saturday night. Fans noticed that he leaned on a piano for support during the concert.
Richie also reportedly asked for a chair before performing his final song, “All Night Long.”
After the show, the music legend went to a local hospital for medical tests. TMZ reported that doctors may have been checking him for mild dehydration.
The latest incident adds to several health concerns Richie has faced during performances this year.
Lionel Richie Has Faced Health Concerns Onstage
Richie experienced another health scare during a June concert in Minnesota.
During his performance, the singer sat down while performing “Dancing on the Ceiling.” He told the audience that he felt dizzy before ending the show early.In July, Richie joked about drinking electrolytes between songs during his performance at Madison Square Garden.
Richie later postponed concerts in Chicago and Columbus, Ohio.
The singer returned to the stage afterward. However, he continued to make light of the need to stay hydrated.
His latest hospital visit has raised fresh concerns among fans as he continues his busy tour schedule.
Lionel Richie Continues His 2026 Tour
Despite the recent health concerns, Richie remains on the road.
The singer is currently performing on his 26-city “Sing A Song All Night Long” tour with Earth, Wind & Fire.
The tour features two legendary acts known for decades of hit songs.
Richie has built one of the most successful careers in modern pop and R&B music. He first found fame as a member of the Commodores during the 1970s.
The group produced hits including “Easy,” “Three Times a Lady” and “Brick House.”
Richie launched his solo career in the early 1980s and quickly became one of music’s biggest stars.
Lionel Richie Built a Legendary Music Career
As a solo artist, Richie released major hits such as “Hello,” “My Love” and “Say You, Say Me.”
He also co-wrote “We Are the World” with Michael Jackson in 1985. The song became a global hit and raised millions of dollars for famine relief in Ethiopia.
Richie’s accomplishments have earned him 33 Grammy nominations and four wins.
His Grammy victories include album of the year for Can’t Slow Down in 1985 and song of the year for “We Are the World” in 1986.
The singer has also remained a major television personality. He has served as a judge on American Idol since 2018.
Fans Await More News on Lionel Richie
Richie has not publicly announced a serious diagnosis related to his latest hospital visit.
Reports indicate that he went to the hospital for tests after Saturday night’s performance. The circumstances have not led to an announcement that he will stop touring.
For now, fans continue to watch for updates as Richie moves through the remaining dates on his 2026 tour.
The latest incident serves as another reminder of the demands that come with performing a lengthy concert schedule at 77.
Richie’s decades-long career remains strong, but his recent onstage issues have made his health a growing concern for fans.
Source: CBS News, TMZ
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