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Lionel Richie Is Taking a Break From Performing Following a Heart Procedure – WTOP News

A representative said the procedure went well and Richie will take time off before returning to the stage.

  • On Wednesday, 77-year-old singer Lionel Richie confirmed he underwent a successful procedure for atrial fibrillation , forcing cancellation of three upcoming tour dates with Earth, Wind & Fire.
  • Richie's health has impacted his touring schedule three times this year, following a June incident in Minnesota where he cut a concert short and an intensive care unit stay in St. Louis last month.
  • According to his representative, the Grammy Award-winning Richie is doing great; the "doctor said everything went perfectly" following the common procedure for his irregular heartbeat.
  • Shows in San Francisco, Chicago, and Columbus, Ohio, originally scheduled for September 26, September 30, and October 2, are among the affected performances being canceled.
  • Uncertainty remains regarding Richie's Las Vegas residency at the Wynn, scheduled to begin October 14, though his team maintains he will return to the stage soon.
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theGrio broke the news in Los Angeles, United States on Tuesday, September 22, 2026.
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