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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Lionel Richie is stepping off the stage for now on doctor's orders. The 77-year-old singer has paused his tour after undergoing a heart procedure to treat atrial fibrillation, his rep toold ABC News on Tuesday. "The doctor said everything went perfectly," per the rep, who added that Richie is "doing...
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Lionel Richie is taking time away from the stage after undergoing a heart procedure to treat atrial fibrillation, forcing the music legend to cancel three upcoming concerts. The 77-year-old singer was hospitalized this week while in the middle of his Sing a Song All Night Long Tour with Earth, Wind & Fire. “Lionel underwent a common procedure for atrial fibrillation (AFib),” a rep for Richie tells PEOPLE in a statement. “The doctor said everythi…
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