Lionel Richie has given fans a reassuring reason to breathe a little easier after a frightening health scare following his recent concert in St. Louis. The legendary singer is back home in Los Angeles after spending three days in the hospital, and a source close to him told PEOPLE that he is “doing great.”
The 77-year-old music icon checked himself into a St. Louis hospital on August 29 after performing at The Muny. His decision to seek medical attention came after he appeared to be struggling toward the end of the concert and asked his team to bring him a chair while performing his final song.
Richie completed the show, but his condition understandably left fans concerned. Reports said he had been dealing with possible dehydration, and he later underwent precautionary cardiac testing while being monitored in the intensive care unit.
After three days under medical observation, Richie was released and returned home to Los Angeles. The latest update is considerably more reassuring than the reports that initially had fans worried, with PEOPLE confirming that he is now recovering at home and doing well.
The hospitalization was particularly concerning because it followed another health scare earlier this year. During a June concert in St. Paul, Minnesota, Richie became dizzy and had to end the performance early. Two subsequent shows were postponed while he recovered on doctors’ advice.
Richie eventually returned to the stage and reassured audiences that he was doing well. In July, he also thanked fans for their messages and support, saying he was grateful for their kindness and the energy they continued to bring to his concerts.
The latest incident happened during his ongoing “Sing a Song All Night Long” tour with Earth, Wind & Fire. Despite the recent setback, no cancellation of his next scheduled performance has been announced, and he is currently expected to return to the stage in San Francisco on September 26.
For fans who have followed Richie throughout his extraordinary career, the latest update offers some much-needed relief. His decision to get checked out after the St. Louis performance allowed doctors to evaluate him carefully rather than simply pushing through the warning signs.
Richie’s health remains an understandably important concern for audiences around the world, especially after two difficult moments during the tour this summer. For now, however, the most encouraging news is that he is home, recovering, and reportedly feeling well after his three-day hospital stay.
After leaving fans worried, Lionel Richie’s latest health update has brought a welcome sense of relief. The music legend is back home and reportedly “doing great,” giving fans hope that he will have the time he needs to recover before returning to the stage.
Compiled with information from various sources.
