Lionel Richie Hospitalized in St. Louis ICU Following Concert
Lionel Richie was admitted to an intensive care unit in St. Louis, Missouri, after falling ill following a performance on Saturday night. According to reports from TMZ and Page Six, the 77-year-old singer checked himself into the hospital for testing, with doctors reportedly examining whether dehydration caused the illness.
St. Louis Performance and ICU Admission
Witnesses told TMZ that Richie struggled to complete his set at The Muny in Forest Park. During the final song of the evening, “All Night Long,” Richie requested a chair so he could sit while singing. Following the show, he checked himself into a local medical facility where he was treated in the ICU. TMZ reported Monday that Richie remained hospitalized through Monday afternoon, with an expected release date of Tuesday.
Pattern of Health Issues During Summer Tour
This hospitalization follows a series of health scares during Richie’s current tour. In June, Richie was forced to abruptly end a concert at the Grand Casino Arena in St. Paul, Minnesota, while co-headlining the “Sing A Song All Night Long” tour with Earth, Wind & Fire. According to the Minnesota Star Tribune and Bring Me The News, Richie announced an unusual intermission after performing “Three Times A Lady.”
During that June performance, Richie reportedly told the crowd he felt “dizzy” and was seen sitting down multiple times while performing “Dancing on the Ceiling.” The Minnesota Star Tribune quoted Richie as telling the audience, “When you’re feeling dizzy, sit your a** down.” Saxophonist Dino Soldo eventually informed the crowd that Richie could not continue the show because he was “not feeling well.”
Impact on Tour Schedule and Recovery
The June incident led to the immediate cancellation of two subsequent performances in Chicago and Columbus, Ohio. Live Nation announced via social media at the time that Richie was acting under doctors’ advisement to rest and return to full health. Following those cancellations, Richie posted to Instagram to thank fans for their support, stating, “I’m doing well, and I’m grateful for all of you.”
| Event Location | Incident Detail | Outcome |
|---|---|---|
| St. Paul, MN (June) | Dizziness during “Dancing on the Ceiling” | Show cut short; Chicago and Columbus dates canceled |
| St. Louis, MO (Saturday) | Required chair for “All Night Long” | Admitted to ICU for suspected dehydration |
Current Status
Representatives for Lionel Richie have not yet responded to requests for comment from the Daily Mail or Page Six. While the St. Louis admission mirrors the dizziness and physical struggle seen in Minnesota, medical personnel are currently focusing on dehydration as the primary cause for this latest episode.
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