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Lionel Richie hospitalized again, cancels three tour dates

The 77-year-old underwent AFib ablation for atrial fibrillation, his third hospitalization in three months.

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What to know

  • Lionel Richie, 77, was hospitalized for the third time in three months, this time for atrial fibrillation treatment via AFib ablation.
  • Three shows on his Sing a Song All Night Long tour with Earth, Wind & Fire have been canceled as a result.
  • His representative said the procedure went perfectly and he will take time off before returning to performing.
  • Richie's health issues have disrupted his touring since June, with previous hospitalizations linked to dizziness and cardiac concerns.

“I'm telling you, this stuff is nasty — but it works. That's all you gotta remember — just drink your electrolytes and you too can be like me.”

Lionel Richie, Singer · NY Post / Page Six ↗ · Aug 28

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Lionel Richie hospitalized again, cancels three tour dates
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    Three shows on Sing a Song All Night Long tour canceled

    The next three dates on Lionel Richie and Earth, Wind & Fire's joint tour were canceled due to his latest health issues: San Francisco (September 28), Chicago (September 30), and Columbus, Ohio (October 2).

    “When you're feeling dizzy, sit your ass down…”
    — Lionel Richie, Singer · source
    1. 14 outlets Lionel Richie has second heart procedure in a month

      first by The Oregonian, 1d ago · also USA Today, 10TV, KCCI, The Hollywood Reporter, NBC News, Breaking News, Latest News and Videos +7

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      Lionel Richie underwent a heart procedure and is taking time off from touring, his rep says

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    • Lionel Richie is ‘doing great.’ He’s just taking a break from performing after a heart procedure https://www. cnn.com/2026/09/23/entertainme nt/lionel-richie-heart-surgery?utm_source=flipboard&utm_medium=activitypub Posted into Entertainment @ entertainment-CNN

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    • Lionel Richie pausing touring due to heart procedure, rep confirms https:// abcnews.com/GMA/Culture/lionel -richie-pausing-touring-due-heart-procedure-rep/story?id=136652159&utm_source=flipboard&utm_medium=activitypub Posted into Lifestyle @ lifestyle-abc

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  2. background

    Richie hospitalized with atrial fibrillation, undergoes AFib ablation — Richie was hospitalized again and treated for atrial fibrillation with an AFib ablation procedure, a minimally invasive treatment that creates tiny scars in the heart to block faulty electrical signals and restore normal rhythm. His representative confirmed the procedure went perfectly.

  3. background

    Richie returns home from St. Louis hospitalization — After his three-day ICU stay, Richie was released and sent home to Los Angeles, reported to be doing great. He appeared in public for the first time post-hospitalization with his wife at Mr. Chow in Beverly Hills.

  4. background

    Richie checks into St. Louis hospital after concert — After performing a concert in St. Louis, Richie checked himself into the ICU for cardiac testing. Doctors linked the cause to slight dehydration. He spent three days in the hospital before being released.

  5. background

    Richie reassures fans he is recovering well — After the June incident, Richie posted on Instagram to thank supporters and confirm he was doing well.

  6. background

    Lionel Richie falls ill onstage in St. Paul, cuts show short — Richie felt dizzy and strange during a concert in St. Paul, Minnesota, and ended the performance early. Paramedics took him away by ambulance. He subsequently canceled two concert shows in Chicago and Columbus, Ohio.

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  1. 5 outlets Lionel Richie Hospitalized for Irregular Heartbeat, Cancels Additional Shows

    first by Consequence, 1d ago · also Times of India, KTLA, TMZ, San Francisco Chronicle

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  2. 3 outlets Lionel Richie’s ‘concerned’ kids urge dad to cut down on touring after third hospitalization

    first by NY Post, 1d ago · also Yahoo, The Independent

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  3. 3 outlets Lionel Richie hospitalized due to heart concerns, cancels 3 concerts

    first by The Seattle Times, 1d ago · also NY Post, Mercury News

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  4. 2 outlets Lionel Richie rushed to the hospital for the second time in a month

    first by NY Post, 1d ago · also Hindustan Times

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