Legendary singer Lionel RichieLionel Richie has been hospitalised in an intensive care unit in St. Louis after performing at a concert over the weekend, according to reports.
The 77-year-old music icon reportedly checked himself into a local hospital after his performance at The Muny in Forest Park on Saturday night, where he underwent medical tests.
Sources familiar with the situation said Richie was being monitored as doctors investigate what may have been a case of slight dehydration.
According to reports, the singer is taking a cautious approach to his health and is hopeful of being discharged from the hospital on Tuesday.
Witnesses who attended the concert said Richie appeared to experience some difficulty towards the end of the performance.
They claimed the singer requested a chair from his team while performing his final song, “All Night Long,” allowing him to sit while completing the show.
The incident occurred just months after Richie experienced another health scare during a concert in St. Paul, Minnesota.
Lionel Richie’s recent health concerns raise attention
In June, Richie reportedly became unwell while performing on stage and was forced to cut his concert short after telling the audience that he felt “dizzy” and “strange.”
Emergency medical personnel later attended to him backstage before he was taken to a hospital by ambulance.
Despite the recent incidents, Richie has continued maintaining an active performance schedule, including live appearances that celebrate his decades-long career in music.
The singer, known for global hits such as “Hello,” “All Night Long” and “Endless Love,” remains one of the most recognised figures in popular music.
Richie has built a career spanning more than five decades, first gaining fame as a member of the Commodores before becoming a successful solo artist.
His representatives have been contacted for further information regarding his current condition, but no official statement has been released.
Fans around the world have continued to express concern and support as the singer receives medical attention.
Further updates on Richie’s condition are expected once additional information becomes available from his representatives or medical team.
