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Lionel Richie pausing touring due to heart procedure, rep says
- On Tuesday, Lionel Richie was hospitalized for Atrial fibrillation, known as AFib, forcing the cancellation of his next three tour dates with Earth, Wind And Fire.
- This marks the third time the 77-year-old singer has been admitted to the hospital in recent months, following similar health complications experienced previously in June and August.
- Richie underwent a common, minimally invasive AFib ablation procedure which doctors described as successful, according to a statement shared Tuesday with The Independent.
- Consequently, the canceled tour dates include shows in San Francisco this Saturday, Chicago on September 30, and Columbus on October 2.
- Representatives stated that Lionel is recovering well and expects to return to The All Night Long tour soon despite the medical setback.
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After Lionel Richie was admitted to the hospital to undergo a heart procedure, the American Idol judge canceled three shows part of his and Earth, Wind and Fire’s Sing a Song All Night Long tour.
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