Lionel Richie checks himself into hospital out of abundance of caution, source says
Singer Lionel Richie has checked into a hospital as a precaution after appearing to struggle during a recent concert performance. This follows previous health-related tour postponements earlier this summer.
Why it matters
The health of high-profile entertainers often impacts tour logistics and insurance, while highlighting the physical demands of long-term performance schedules.
Lionel Richie has been hospitalized following his performance at The Muny.
Singer Lionel Richie has checked himself into a hospital out of an abundance of caution after headlining a summer concert over the weekend, ABC News has learned from a source close to the singer's tour, which began in June.
The "Hello" artist performed in St. Louis at The Muny's annual summer finale concert on Saturday night.
Lionel Richie postpones 2 shows after falling ill on stage on 1st night of tour TMZ was among the first to report the news.
According to the outlet, concertgoers reportedly saw Richie appearing to struggle toward the end of the show and performing his final song, "All Night Long," while sitting down.
Richie's hospitalization comes more than two months after he experienced dizziness onstage during the opening night of his tour with Earth, Wind & Fire in Minnesota on June 24.
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