Lionel Richie hospitalized after concert
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The gist
Lionel Richie, 77, was hospitalized in ICU after a St. Louis concert.
He's stable and expected to be discharged Tuesday, following a June dizzy spell.
Background
Richie is co-headlining the Sing a Song All Night Long tour with Earth, Wind & Fire. He was previously hospitalized in June after feeling dizzy onstage in St. Paul, Minnesota, and postponed several shows. The recent hospitalization follows his Saturday performance at the Muny in Forest Park, where he asked for a chair during his final song.
How it unfolded
- Jun 2026Richie ended a concert in St. Paul, Minnesota early after feeling dizzy and was hospitalized; he postponed two shows and returned to the tour on June 30.
- Aug 29, 2026Richie performed at the Muny in St. Louis; during the set closer 'All Night Long,' he asked for a chair to sit.
- Aug 31, 2026TMZ reported Richie checked himself into a local hospital's ICU after the St. Louis show; sources say he's being treated for possible slight dehydration and hopes to be discharged Tuesday.
Who’s saying what
- Official
- A representative for Richie declined to comment on the reason for his hospitalization and prognosis.
- Sources
- Sources close to the singer say he self-checked in after the show and is doing okay, with doctors looking into possible slight dehydration.
Still unverified
The exact reason for hospitalization is unconfirmed; TMZ reported possible slight dehydration, but a rep declined to comment. Richie's discharge date of Tuesday is based on sources, not officially confirmed.