Lionel Richie Hospitalised in St. Louis After Concert
Lionel Richie was admitted to a St. Louis ICU after his concert, with doctors checking for dehydration. He hopes to be discharged Tuesday.
Veteran singer Lionel Richie has been admitted to an intensive care unit in St. Louis, Missouri, following his weekend performance at The Muny in Forest Park. The 77-year-old checked himself into a local hospital after the Saturday night show to undergo medical tests, according to sources with direct knowledge of the situation.
Doctors are reportedly investigating possible slight dehydration, though no official diagnosis has been released. Richie is said to be cautious and hopes to be discharged on Tuesday.
During the concert, some audience members noticed the performer appeared to be struggling near the end of the show. Witnesses said Richie asked his team to bring him a chair for his final song, 'All Night Long', and he completed the performance while seated.
Richie, who first gained fame with the Commodores before launching a successful solo career with hits like 'Hello' and 'Endless Love', has maintained a busy performance schedule. His representatives have not yet responded to requests for comment.
Fans have expressed concern, but further details about his condition remain awaited.