Lionel Richie hospitalized in St. Louis after summer of health scares and canceled concerts - Fox News
Legendary singer Lionel Richie was hospitalized in St. Louis following a concert, marking the latest in a series of health-related setbacks this summer. The 77-year-old artist has previously canceled or postponed several shows due to dizzy spells and doctor's orders.
Why it matters
The recurring health issues of a major cultural icon raise concerns among fans and highlight the physical demands of touring for aging performers.
Lionel Richie was hospitalized Monday in St. Louis after a concert stop over the weekend at The Muny in Forest Park. Circumstances surrounding his hospitalization were not immediately known. Richie, 77, suffered a number of health scares over the summer, which forced him to cancel a string of shows. LIONEL RICHIE REASSURES FANS HE IS 'DOING WELL' AFTER DIZZY SPELL FORCED CONCERT CANCELLATIONS "Thank you for every message, every kind word, and for all your love," he wrote online in July. "I’m doing well, and I’m grateful for all of you." GET ENTERTAINMENT SCOOP DELIVERED RIGHT TO YOUR EMAIL BY CLICKING HERE One week prior, Richie was forced to postpone shows from falling "dizzy" during his tour-opener in Minnesota. The United Center announced at the time that Richie's scheduled concerts in Chicago, and Columbus, Ohio, would no longer take place due to doctors' orders.
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