Lionel Richie has been hospitalized in St. Louis after performing at The Muny in Forest Park on Saturday, August 29, prompting concern among fans, according to multiple media reports. According to TMZ, the 77-year-old singer checked himself into a local hospital after the show as a precaution so doctors could run tests. He was reportedly admitted to the intensive care unit. During the concert, Richie appeared to struggle toward the end of his set. For his final song, 'All Night Long', he asked his team to bring him a chair and performed while seated.Reports say doctors are investigating possible slight dehydration, although Richie’s representatives have not publicly confirmed a diagnosis. A source close to his tour told Rolling Stone that Richie is fine. He is reportedly hoping to leave the hospital Tuesday. This marks another health scare for Richie after he became dizzy during a June concert in St. Paul, Minnesota. Richie is next scheduled to perform on September 26 in San Francisco.Richie’s latest hospitalization comes a little more than two months after the singer faced another health scare during the launch of his summer tour.The incident occurred on June 24 in St. Paul, Minnesota, where Richie told concertgoers that he was feeling dizzy and 'strange' during his performance. He continued the show for a while from a chair, but the concert was eventually brought to an early end.Following the episode, doctors recommended that the 77-year-old singer take time to rest and recover. As a result, his upcoming performances in Chicago and Columbus, Ohio, were postponed. Richie returned to performing on June 30 in Pittsburgh and resumed his tour. Days later, on July 4, he addressed fans directly, thanking them for their concern and messages and assuring them that he was doing well.His latest hospitalization has once again raised concerns about his health, though details surrounding his current condition and the reason for his hospital stay have not been fully disclosed.
Lionel Richie hospitalized after St. Louis concert and reportedly admitted to ICU: What happened at the stage and what we know so far about the singer’s condition
Following a recent performance in St. Louis, Lionel Richie voluntarily admitted himself to a hospital for precautionary medical tests. Physicians are examining the possibility of slight dehydration as the underlying cause. This incident mirrors a previous health scare he experienced during a concert in June. Richie is likely to be discharged soon.











