Music legend Lionel Richie is recovering at home in Los Angeles following a three-day intensive care unit stay prompted by health precautions during his ongoing tour, according to reports from People and TMZ. The 77-year-old singer checked himself into a hospital in St. Louis on Saturday, August 29, after performing at The Muny in Forest Park, where sources confirmed he sought medical evaluation as a precautionary measure.
Hospitalization Details and Tour Impact
Richie’s latest medical evaluation followed a concert performance. During his set at The Muny, the “Hello” singer requested a chair during his final performance of the track “All Night Long.” Following the show, Richie checked himself into the hospital to run medical tests. According to TMZ sources, the intervention was purely precautionary, allowing the artist to travel home to Los Angeles on Wednesday, September 2, as originally scheduled.
The veteran entertainer is currently on the “Sing a Song All Night Long” tour alongside Earth, Wind & Fire. The recent St. Louis hospital stay marks the second time health issues have disrupted the schedule. Back in June, according to the Minnesota Star Tribune, Richie had to cancel a concert after experiencing dizziness on stage. He addressed the crowd directly at the time with a lighthearted remark, telling the audience, “When you feel dizzy, put your ass down.” He subsequently postponed two shows to rest before returning to the stage on June 30, later thanking fans on Instagram for their continued support.
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Tour Schedule and Recovery Outlook
The next scheduled stop on the “Sing a Song All Night Long” tour is set for September 26 in San Francisco.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why was Lionel Richie hospitalized?
Lionel Richie checked himself into a St. Louis hospital as a precautionary measure to run tests after his August 29 concert.
When was Richie discharged?
He was discharged after spending three days in the intensive care unit and returned home to Los Angeles on September 2.
Is the tour still happening?
The “Sing a Song All Night Long” tour is currently scheduled to resume on September 26 in San Francisco.
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