Lionel Richie Hospitalized Again for Heart Condition
The music icon is being treated for atrial fibrillation, leading to the cancellation of upcoming tour dates.
Music legend Lionel Richie has been hospitalized again, this time for atrial fibrillation, an irregular heartbeat. The hospitalization comes just three weeks after he fell ill on stage during a concert.
According to reports on Tuesday, the 77-year-old singer is currently receiving treatment for the condition. Richie's representatives have not yet commented.
As a result of his latest health issue, Richie has been forced to cancel the next three scheduled dates of his "Sing a Song All Night Long" tour with Earth, Wind & Fire. The canceled shows include performances in San Francisco, Chicago, and Columbus, Ohio.
This marks the third time in recent months that the "All Night Long" hitmaker has required hospitalization. The specific details surrounding his previous hospitalizations were not immediately available, but the current situation involves a recurrence of a heart-related issue.